ANNA FOX

When I was ten years old, my favorite book was Homer’s Odyssey.

The Odyssey was, along with Beowulf, one of the first books I read that showed me the magic of storytelling. Reading the Odyssey showed me that a page can be as real as a movie. Of course, I have always loved to read anything and everything (to the point where my mom had to take “reading time” out of my schedule as a kid because I would always run about two hours over). But it took falling into the world of the Odyssey to show me why I loved to read. I was fascinated by the portrayals of good and evil, the moral dilemmas Odysseus faced, and the world in which he lived. Above all, I fell in love with its tangibility within my imagination. I felt like I was there, trekking beside Odysseus as he struggled towards his goals. I felt the pent-up years of his outrage within myself as he returned home. And I held my breath as he released his bowstring of justice.

The Odyssey introduced me to my imagination, and I want to share that passion with others. That is why I have created this course.

My love for teaching developed through teaching piano and Sunday School for five years, and also tutoring AP English. Currently I am a literature major at Patrick Henry College and am a recipient of their ‪Trivium, Academic, Forensics, and Music Scholarships. My English background includes perfect scores on the ACT English and Reading sections, SAT Verbal section, and both AP English exams.

I am tremendously excited to share my love of literature and writing with you! Please feel free to contact me with any questions.