The Literary Analysis Of Splintered Literacy And Writing In Sacred Spaces

The two essays, Splintered Literacies and Writing in Sacred Spaces, both revolve around the inherent “why” of storytelling. Each addresses a different facet, with the former delving into how the types and varieties of writing we experience affect our identities. Meanwhile, the latter explores the idea of thought concretization. Humanity developed writing as a tool to capture the otherwise intangible. Whether belief or abstract concept, the act of putting something in writing creates a concreteness, trapping the thought in a jar like a firefly. The thoughts and ideas we manifest onto the page or into the air give life to our knowledge, perpetuating its’ existence.

I’m fascinated by the spoken word variety of storytelling. Splintered Literacies, when tied into my personal experience surrounding Native American and Spanish American literature drew me to the realization that grammatically correct English, the variety found typeset in classrooms and institutions, lacks substantial oral tradition. The author and extended family from rural Appalachia clearly value the stories passed down through the generations. Her account of her grandfather’s experience

In Sacred Spaces, Jason spends an hour every single day writing and reflecting. And although for most an hour is excessive, the idea of taking time to think and reflect and put your thoughts into words is not. While Jason may not have the opportunity to consume as much media as the average person, what he does consume he has time to really think about and examine from all angles to learn as much as he can. This self-examination allows for the filtering out the noise in favor of the heart of the issue. Because Jason takes the time to think and reflect, he can make better decisions in the future instead of repeating old