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I have to write a letter to Jeannette Walls, author of "The Glass Castle" for my writing class, what should I write?
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I have not read the story but I did go and read a summary to have some idea as to what it was about. It sounds very fascinating and very sad all at the same time. I'm sure there were some interesting discussions in class about it.
If you are going to write a letter, try thinking journalistically - the who, what, where, when and why - of her life that possibly wasn't in the book. Or perhaps something in a class discussion sparked some questions for you.
This is a quote from the summary I read:
--quote--
What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.
--unquote--
Just reading that brought many questions to mind using the 5 W's - Who inspired her? When did she realize she had to get out? Where is everyone now? How did her siblings cope? Why does she describe her parents with affection and generosity?
Perhaps you know someone who has had one or more similar experiences (hopefully not) and you would want to discuss that with her.
Some of these questions may be answered in the story, but I hope this gives you some idea as to what types of questions might be of interest to write about.
Also, sometimes reading about what other people have to say about a work can spark some questions in your mind. Seek out some criticism of the book online. What do critics say? What would she say back to her critics?
Good luck.
If you are going to write a letter, try thinking journalistically - the who, what, where, when and why - of her life that possibly wasn't in the book. Or perhaps something in a class discussion sparked some questions for you.
This is a quote from the summary I read:
--quote--
What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.
--unquote--
Just reading that brought many questions to mind using the 5 W's - Who inspired her? When did she realize she had to get out? Where is everyone now? How did her siblings cope? Why does she describe her parents with affection and generosity?
Perhaps you know someone who has had one or more similar experiences (hopefully not) and you would want to discuss that with her.
Some of these questions may be answered in the story, but I hope this gives you some idea as to what types of questions might be of interest to write about.
Also, sometimes reading about what other people have to say about a work can spark some questions in your mind. Seek out some criticism of the book online. What do critics say? What would she say back to her critics?
Good luck.
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