vincent lam bloodletting and miraculous cures

It is accepting a huge variety of cultures, races, occupations, and ultimately, life paths.

To me, I feel that it is about embracing that which is distinctly Canada (like winter, for example) as opposed to rejecting it. Writing the apologia helped me define what I perceive to be the Canadian identity.

As a young writer who is pursuing writing in many forms, I am ecstatic to have gained great insight into the art of story telling, and I hope that Lam’s riveting words will influence my future writing endeavours, both academically and leisurely. A profound impact from reading a great novel inspires you to adapt their writing styles and themes into your own. Reading a work that has mastered both the technicalities of writing and the complexities of good story telling, I do feel that I have become a much better writer myself. Having continued to read after this project, I find myself examining texts much more closely, with the intent of unearthing the ‘core’ of its intent. Truly, I feel that applying a critical knowledge to any art form, whether it be film, radio, television, theatre, art or literature, furthers the comprehension of the medium, which in turn allows for complete enjoyment. Having been pushed to dig deep into a text, and pull out significant moments, quotations, symbols, motifs, themes and characters, I believe I understand Lam’s intentions with Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures much better. One of the greatest skills I feel I have honed from this project is the ability and keenness to analyze literature much more critically.

The grade twelve ISU has definitely been challenging, but captivating at the same time.

Vincent lam bloodletting and miraculous cures