Reading Challenge: Reading Aloud

I was studying with a friend in my apartment while doing the Jataka Part C readings, and decided to read the stories aloud to her as I went. I have two younger siblings to whom I've read aloud in the past, and it's not something new to me, but this was the first time I had done it with stories that I would later have to write about.

Reading aloud caused me to pay more attention to the details of the story, rather than just the overall theme and characters. It especially focused my attention on the dialogue and the important role it plays in story telling. Saying something in a certain tone or with certain inflection can totally change its meaning in the story, or at least have some influence over its perceived impact in the story. Reading aloud also forced me to slow down and enjoy the story more, as I had to go much more slowly than if I were just reading silently to myself.

I really enjoyed reading the stories out loud, and will probably continue to do it in the future.

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