Arizona State University, University Bridge
In my writing project I analyzed the view, space, and existence
of the University Bridge through the lens of another author. The University Bridge
inspired me to embrace a new perspective after our class readings, including my
chosen text, Mark Twain’s “Two Views of the Mississippi.” Twain’s story led him
from one perspective of the river to another, after getting to know it well.
Twain’s first perspective is almost childlike, in awe of the majesty and beauty
of the river. After Twain spends more
time on the river, his view of it changes to one that is almost cynical. I transitioned this effect to my writing
project because it described exactly how I feel about ASU’s University Bridge. My
first impression was solely based on the bridge’s appearance, arched, beautiful,
and structured. It made me excited or the day where I would cross it on a daily
basis, enjoying the walk and of course, the view. However, like Twain and his
river, my perspective changed when I became more familiar with it each day. I
went from a pedestrian to a student, just like Twain went from a first time
admirer of the river to steam boating through it often enough to lose sight of
its beauty. While my view of the University Bridge now is of the love-hate
sort, Mark Twain’s seemed to remain permanently tainted. His lens was the best
fit for my writing project because not only did it fit the situation, but the
emotions seemed to fit as well.
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