Anaïs Nin presents an interesting topic for thought thru this quote. It makes the audience ponder the thought of what the role of a writer truly is, and allows audiences to agree or disagree based upon their thoughts or ideas.
When first reading the quote you get the feeling of an “ah-ha!” moment. You may think “this is what it means”, or “this is what it is referring to”. However, you then start to delve deeper into the meaning and try to think about her intentions or ideas. You think about what type of audience she was reaching out to and if she adequately presented her thought.
This quote holds particular ideas that stand out for me. In one instance it can present the idea that writers bring about, or express, ideas or thoughts that “non-writers” do not think of or cannot comprehend. Another idea that comes to mind is writers dare to make their thoughts public and, in a sense, represent those too unwilling to bring to the table things they do or do not believe in or things they feel should be changed. For example, during the revolution one writer in particular represented a large group of people. Thomas Jefferson represented the colonies when they wished to separate themselves from Great Brittan.
Nin’s quote can be interpreted in many different ways depending on the audience that reads it and the context in which the quote was presented. For example if Nin had presented her thought in front of a writers club they may become inspired or driven to explore different forms of writing. In the same sense, if it was said to someone who isn’t too excited about writing they would get a different interpretation or feeling about this statement. It is important to keep in mind who the audience is and how you want your message to be taken.
When first reading the quote you get the feeling of an “ah-ha!” moment. You may think “this is what it means”, or “this is what it is referring to”. However, you then start to delve deeper into the meaning and try to think about her intentions or ideas. You think about what type of audience she was reaching out to and if she adequately presented her thought.
This quote holds particular ideas that stand out for me. In one instance it can present the idea that writers bring about, or express, ideas or thoughts that “non-writers” do not think of or cannot comprehend. Another idea that comes to mind is writers dare to make their thoughts public and, in a sense, represent those too unwilling to bring to the table things they do or do not believe in or things they feel should be changed. For example, during the revolution one writer in particular represented a large group of people. Thomas Jefferson represented the colonies when they wished to separate themselves from Great Brittan.
Nin’s quote can be interpreted in many different ways depending on the audience that reads it and the context in which the quote was presented. For example if Nin had presented her thought in front of a writers club they may become inspired or driven to explore different forms of writing. In the same sense, if it was said to someone who isn’t too excited about writing they would get a different interpretation or feeling about this statement. It is important to keep in mind who the audience is and how you want your message to be taken.
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