1. The Autobiography: Battle Ground of the Self
... the theme of suffering, the true relevance of the autobiography, as a genre of literature, emerges. Its essential relevance revolves around three main discoveries: the audience of the author, the author of the audience, and the author of the author. In other words, the experience of transcribing one's experience causes a discovery of a singular, subjective experience, human nature, and the self. Above all else, the ... and desire for greater discovery was "filling fast" the "scale of love." Wordsworth now poises himself in front of his audience - "human Kind" - to admire them just as he ...
- Word Count: 3189
- Approx Pages: 13
- Grade Level: High School