Question

When I tell my family

I want to be a writer, they smile and say,
We see you in the backyard with your writing.
They say,
We hear you making up all those stories.
And,
We used to write poems.
And,
It's a good hobby, we see how quiet it keeps you.
They say,
But maybe you should be a teacher,
a lawyer,
do hair...
I'll think about it, I say.
And maybe all of us know
this is just another one of my
stories.


Things to look for:
-How do stories effect Woodson?
-What does it mean to Woodson to
read stories featuring characters who
look like her?
What influence did those stories
have on Woodson's life?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

In this passage, the speaker, presumably Jacqueline Woodson, is expressing her desire to become a writer but facing resistance from her family, who see writing as a hobby rather than a profession. They suggest that she should consider other careers, such as teaching, law, or hair styling. The speaker implies that she has been writing for a long time and her family is aware of it, and they think that it's a good hobby that keeps her quiet and peaceful.

The passage suggests that stories have a significant effect on Woodson. She wants to be a writer, and writing is a significant part of her life. She is passionate about it and wants to make a career out of it, but her family doesn't take it seriously.

It is also implied that reading stories featuring characters who look like her is meaningful to Woodson. She likely identifies with these characters and feels that they are relatable to her own experiences. It is likely that the influence of these stories has been significant in shaping her desire to become a writer, to tell stories of her own and her community.

Overall, the passage suggests that Woodson's desire to become a writer is deeply personal and meaningful to her, but she faces resistance from her family who do not take it as seriously as she does. Reading stories featuring characters like herself has likely been a significant influence on her life, and her passion for writing is deeply rooted in her identity and her experiences.