Didion's Infatuation with John Wayne:
John Wayne influenced Didion's life in that her view of gender roles effected her relationships. Didion refers to a quote by John Wayne where he tells his 'lady' that he would build her a house 'at the bend in the river where the cottonwood grows.' This statement not only played a role in Didion's satisfaction in her relationships, but it also began her infatuation with John Wayne. Wayne's film portray that a man should go out and fight for his girl, he should also show other men that he can defeat anyone that has caused trouble for him in the past. Didion looks for this in her own man, and she expects him to build her a house at the bend in the river where the cottonwood grows.
Profound Impact on my Life:
Love stories are folk tales, they have been around since the earliest days on mankind, they have been passed from generation to generation, changing with the patterns and morals of the world. When I was young, as when most girls were young, my parents inflicted upon me the tragic Disney Movie. These love stories throughout Disney Movies have shaped the way the population sees 'love'.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
My Idea of my Writing:
I'm not especially good at writing, but I am good at critically thinking about things which usually helps develop my ideas. I like writing about prompts, rather than impromptu writing. I also like analyzing important aspects of a story, poem, any prose, etc. I do not like creative writing, for I am not insanely imaginative. But overall, I answer my thesis statement and I care about organization in my writing.
My Writing Process:
I love outlines! I feel that outlines are essentially everyone's first draft, an outline can be anything in your head or written down on a piece of paper. Brainstorming is the only way to start a piece of writing. The writing process changes according to what kind of writing is being done. A persuasive essay is done much differently than a creative piece of prose. Having an argument is the key to a persuasive paper, where as a creative writing piece is more about getting to the climax and resolution of the story. The most important thing that I consider before writing anything is how I am going to keep the audience interested. Detailed outlines help you get your point across without having to form premature ideas as to how your piece might actually turn out. I make an outline for any thing that I plan on writing.
Metaphor for my Writing:
My writing is a trip to the grocery store. I start with a list of items that I need to get and I do not leave until everything on my list is in my buggy. Every time i go to the grocery store there a couple things that I always have to get, milk, bread, etc. It is the same with my writing, in every essay there are the same objectives i.e., critical thinking, a thesis statement, etc. Every thing on my list is always checked off.
I'm not especially good at writing, but I am good at critically thinking about things which usually helps develop my ideas. I like writing about prompts, rather than impromptu writing. I also like analyzing important aspects of a story, poem, any prose, etc. I do not like creative writing, for I am not insanely imaginative. But overall, I answer my thesis statement and I care about organization in my writing.
My Writing Process:
I love outlines! I feel that outlines are essentially everyone's first draft, an outline can be anything in your head or written down on a piece of paper. Brainstorming is the only way to start a piece of writing. The writing process changes according to what kind of writing is being done. A persuasive essay is done much differently than a creative piece of prose. Having an argument is the key to a persuasive paper, where as a creative writing piece is more about getting to the climax and resolution of the story. The most important thing that I consider before writing anything is how I am going to keep the audience interested. Detailed outlines help you get your point across without having to form premature ideas as to how your piece might actually turn out. I make an outline for any thing that I plan on writing.
Metaphor for my Writing:
My writing is a trip to the grocery store. I start with a list of items that I need to get and I do not leave until everything on my list is in my buggy. Every time i go to the grocery store there a couple things that I always have to get, milk, bread, etc. It is the same with my writing, in every essay there are the same objectives i.e., critical thinking, a thesis statement, etc. Every thing on my list is always checked off.
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