Do you think that Didion and Orwell have similar or different motivations for writing? Do they focus on similar topics? Do you think Didion
“Why I Write,” Joan Didion“
“Why I Write” George Orwell
Please write an essay in which you compare and contrast the two above essays. Please avoid focusing solely on the authors’ biographical information. Instead, focus on comparing the authors’ arguments, purpose and circumstances for writing each essay, process, and/or rhetorical strategies.
Use the discussion questions below to help you generate points of comparison and contrast.
Do you think that Didion and Orwell have similar or different motivations for writing? Do they focus on similar topics?
Do you think Didion and Orwell write with a similar audience in mind? How would you describe the tone each uses to address the
audience?
The authors are offering their views of why they write. What are the effects of their writings? What is the author’s perspective of the effect of their work in society?
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