Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Comparing
I think "I've Got Dreams to Remember" could go with "From Two or Three Things I Know for Sure." The family aspect was what first stood out to me. Dorothy Allison takes a more direct approach, focusing on her femininity in the world and how the women around her made her want to be more, while Taylor's world revolved around these men that made her life more than she could've imagined the day she walked into The Backstretch. I think it would be an interesting comparison to dive a little deeper into. Also, just the title (Two or Three..) reminds me of Taylor's underlying theme of going back and forth correcting her memories and adding on more things she realized she got from her childhood as she told her story.
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I also enjoyed the back and forth thematics "From Two or Three Things I know for sure". I hadn't realized that when I first read it. I think I kind of disregarded the title. I'm glad you saw similarities in my piece. I was worried the back and forth thoughts might seem petty or unnecessary to the story. Although, I was hoping to convey uncertainty in my writing because I think it lends each piece honesty. I really enjoy the bluntness of honesty in personal essays.
ReplyDelete"I think it would be an interesting comparison to dive a little deeper into." I think so too! Which is why I'd like to see a bit more out of these comparison assignments. This is good, but it's also floating on the surface of the essays. Can you quote some language. Work for us. Teach us something. I totally cede control to you. This is your lesson!
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