ENG 101- PERSONAL LITERACY NARRATIVE
Writer Matt de la Pea explores his journey from a non-reader into a passionate one- even becoming an award-winning writer himself. Had one teacher not given him a book that he loved, this transition may have never occurred.
In this personal narrative, you will discuss a piece of art or literature (such as music, television show, film, novel, poem, painting, sculpturethough you are not limited to these) that has changed your viewpoint or perspective, and has changed you, as a person, in some way.
Use the writing of de la Pea, and his analysis of The Color Purple, as a model for your piece.
Some questions to begin thinking about:
What truths did this piece of art expose to you as a reader/listener/watcher?
How has the creator of this piece been inspirational?
How have the characters (whether real or imagined) been inspirational?
Has this piece of art/literature made you change the way you view the world, or your own personal goals for yourself? Has it made you change the way you see yourself, or your abilities?
