Blog 10 - Mike Rose

 I really liked Rose's piece because it brought up an argument that a lot of student writers do not want to face: Am I writing to please myself or to please the teacher? I kind of have had always had that question lying in the back of my mind when I would write. I might even have that question flash before my eyes and remind me how I should be writing this blog. However, I want to identify how necessary it is to focus on writing for the self. I like to use the literary narrative example. Firstly, I like working on autobiographical pieces. Who better to write about themselves than themselves? I enjoyed working on the literary autobiography because it was a personal process for me that allowed me to reflect on my journey to where I am in my literary career currently. The aim of that piece was not just get a good grade, I felt it it was to be honest with oneself and take this opportunity to truly express oneself through any means. I really liked my choice of words, certain mediums that I utilized and referenced in my writing, and reflecting and seeing my overall development into the person I am currently. Writing plays a large part of my life. I would always just consider myself a scholar but up until these recent years, I see myself more of a writer because of how much I have composed and where my writing has stood in my life and in the lives of others.