Dave Eggers 319)
Perhaps Eggers is a perfectionist in his own life?
"Toph, there are so many things you have yet to learn"
"Right, right"
"Just stay close to me, and you will glean"
"Right"
"Fear not"
"I fear"
He looks perfect.
"You look perfect"
He's grimacing.
"It's too short. It's brutal."
"No, no. It's perfect"
Eggers wants everything to be perfect, even though he knows he is not perfect; as he expresses this to Toph.
Final thoughts on Eggers? Relationships between any other author we have read?
Concluding thoughts on the autobiographical approach to writing? How has this course impacted your style of writing to a more signature style of writing?
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As I work on the conclusion for my final paper, I have begun to realize that I have had this "signature style" all along. Reading these autobiographies has made me realize that it is okay to be different in terms of writing styles and approaches. I have become proud of the way I write, and I am beginning to take ownership of my own writing voice. Life writing seems to be the best genre(hybrid as it may be) to figure that out with. I am happy with the way I write, and I have had great trouble imitating other styles for this reason. I am stubborn even on the page!
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