What is Miller’s understanding of the self (of the writer) in relation to the text? How’s her conceptualization of that relationship speak to Bazerman’s work?
Miller talks about how you can define yourself through your writing. She says that writing is a way for her to be herself and something she uses to hide behind. [...]
Muckelbauer claims that the practices of imitation still have value, despite Romantic conceptions of the subject (i.e. the belief in a unique/autonomous/essential self). HOW does he support this claim?
Muckelbauer says that imitation and invention are unique and have value despite Romantic conceptions. He argues that if imitation is involved in producing appearances, then we [...]
I was not at all surprised when I read the article on narcissism. I don’t really consider myself to be narcissistic because I am very shy and I hate being in situations where I am the center of attention (for example, my birthday, giving presentations or speeches in front of the class, and even interviewing [...]
How does race (as a concept, an issue, or a part of your identity) affect your writing?
I honestly have never thought about race as being a factor that affects my writing. Actually, I think that this is the first time that I have been asked to write about that topic. Most of the [...]
