Discuss one of the works this week in relation to its author. Provide some VERY brief biographical information about the author, then answer the following questions in your response:
• In your opinion, what was the author’s purpose for writing this work?
• Consider the author’s personal experiences. What biographical facts or elements from their life are used in the writing? Are any used but changed? Please provide specific, cited examples.
• Which aspects of the writing provide additional insight into the author’s life/experiences?
• How do the facts surrounding the author’s life increase our understanding of the text?
• Were you able to relate to the author and/or their work(s) this week? Why or why not?