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This essay, much like the last work
we discussed, puts my mind at ease when it comes to creating a piece of
writing. With Dirk going into detail about her struggle with putting together
the idea of her essay – and how the audience would react to it, plays into the
relatability of her character. She speaks on the initial steps of the creation
of a genre, and how someone’s initial “free” idea becomes the basis for every
piece created after that (in relation to the same genre). This is shown repeatedly
throughout history in many forms, such as music – all types or “genres” of
music being derived from a previous form. When Dirk moves forward with this
idea of a genre, and introduces the idea that a genre is followed based on the
expected outcome, it gives a more wholesome view on genres – and how different
two pieces under the same genre can be. This plays into the same notion of
knowing your audience, and writing to get a specific response. This essay gave
me a broader view on genres and helped with the worry I had on making sure what
I write fits into a specific box – the box seems like more of a safe space, or
idea, and not as exclusive as I had once believed.
I also believe the essay puts ones mind at ease because Dirk talks about her own struggles as a writer, and how she handles those struggles. I also agree that genres come from and develop from other previous genres. Genres adjust to different periods of times and how society is at that time.
ReplyDeleteI am the same way this article helped me feel like I have more of a range to write things and don't have to fit them in a specific box
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