Hello professor, The quote that I have chosen for my essay is embodied in my story because it is what the theme of my story is based on .Literature gives you the ability to express literally anything you want in a way that uses words to display emotion and imagery by causing stimulation of the brain. I feel like the best way for one to embody any quite into writing is first, it is always better to go with a quote that you really can relate to so then you can have more to speak on. When I right about subjects that I am passionate about, the writing comes easy. After a while it just becomes natural flow. Sometimes I have even have had to stop myself from writing to much on certain assignments. This can be both a good quality to have and not so good as well. Mostly just for assignments is where I have trouble with this but for A writer of literature this can be a really good qualification to have.
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The quote I have decided to use for Essay 2 is: “Literature is not only a mirror, it is a map, a geography of the mind”, by Margaret Atwood and apply it to “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant. This story, which I later remembered having read when I was much younger, has stuck with me ever since we discussed it in class a few weeks back. Guy de Maupassant does a great job of demonstrating what mentalities or preoccupations people had at the time it was written and published. To be able to write such a carefully crafted story that very clearly depicted social issues, the author must have done his fair share of people watching. Once he was done observing the current state of affairs in the French bourgeoisie, he had to put it all down on paper and, for us, readers, create a rendition that was as true as possible. Through his words, we are able to get a glimpse of his world and his thoughts about it.
The quote about literature for my second essay was spoken by Margaret Artwood. She used this quote in her manifesto “Survival” in which she critiques the standards and themes commonly found in Canadian literature. While the quote focused on the specifics of Canadian literature, her intellect and phrasing allows quotes such as “Literature is not only a mirror; it is a map, a geography of the mind.” to be applied in various spaces. I will use this quote as a basis for my analysis of “The Necklace” by “Guy de Maupassant.” As discussed in a few of the supplementary materials in our OpenLab course, Matilda’s fatal flaw in the story was her pride, and her insatiable need to upkeep appearances because of the society she lived in. We see her rash decisions and speculations revolving around the “right thing” to do, even if she never verbalizes it. Through her actions we see how her subconscious operates and the route she takes to achieve what she perceived to be as the “good ending.” Had this maybe been a different era of society, things could have end drastically different for her character, which emphasizes the notion that literature we read both serves as a mirror for human ideals and emotions during a specific era as well as another perspective of the human mind.
The quote about literature that I chose was “Literature is not only a mirror; it is a map, a geography of the mind” by Margaret Atwood. I chose this quote because it fits in the story “Araby” by James Joyce, as the story and the character’s narrator guides us like a map through the character’s thoughts. The story is not just a mirror, it gives us an even deeper understanding of the character’s emotions. The story works as a map with all the thoughts and feelings the character has for this girl. The story has more meaning to it than just being a reflection. The boy had a crush on the girl throughout the story but at the end of the day he changed his mind on the way he felt. It’s like all these emotions made him realize something which changed the way he felt at the last minute.
The literature quote that I chose to use for my essay is the quote by C.S. Lewis, “Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it.” I picked this quote for the story ” The Necklace,” by Guy de Maupassant because of the similarities between the author and his style of writing for his short story and the meaning of the quote made by Mr. Maupassant. Maupassant used his writing to reveal his interpretation of people’s true nature. To me the quote means, Literature defines reality, which in simpler terms means that, reality can be interpreted by people based on their feelings. Madame Liosel in, “The Necklace,” felt that because she felt because she had beauty she had been able to marry a man that was more wealthy. This part of the story gave description to her reality which was, even though she had beauty she was unhappy due to feeling like she married beneath her.
The quote about literature that I have chosen is from C.S. Lewis, “Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. This means that books don’t just reflect the world around us, but enrich it. In Guy De Maupassant’s “The Necklace,” this circles correctly with Madame Loisel’s journey. She desires a luxurious life but faces the consequences of her desires. The story goes beyond its 19th-century French setting and explores universal themes such as human longing, societal pressures, and the purpose of happiness. Through Madame Loisel’s experiences, readers are encouraged to reflect on these timeless concepts. “The Necklace” isn’t just about social classes; it’s an in-depth search for identity, ambition, and the fragility of joy. Maupassant’s narrative challenges readers to look past shallow realities, offering deep insights into life. This shows literature’s ability to expand our understanding of reality by uncovering profound truths.
The quote I have chosen is by Boris Pasternak it states “Literature is the art of discovering something extraordinary about ordinary people and saying with ordinary words something extraordinary. This quote is perfect for my story choice because it does tell us something extraordinary about ordinary people. “Another Evening at the Club” employs ordinary words to unveil the extraordinary inner struggles of a middle-aged woman. A woman who has needs, and personal desires. Desires that she really isn’t allowed to even speak about. There are societal constraints, and longing for personal fulfillment. This story uncovers how women had to listen to the man of the house, back in those days. Men are the head of the household. The women had to listen to their husbands. They didn’t have their own independence. They wanted their independence back. Literature is an art, it helps us to discover a whole new world thru their words.
