"As Cynthia stated that there it is a free mind at play, and I believe for a genuine essay to be produced or one that has strong voice it does not need any forms of constraints." --Gary Masters
I agree with Gary's as well as Cynthia's statement about the essay. The essay should have no boundaries. It should have no rules, no specific format, and most importantly the essay should not be defined. The essay is an opportunity for the writer to release words on paper, words out loud--without consideration of rules and regulations. This allows the writer to embrace his or her own thoughts and ideas better than someone buried in rules. As Gary and Cynthia stated, it allows the writer to produce a more genuine essay instead of some insignificant redundant copy of previous thoughts. I also think that without a specific format a writer is more willing to be creative with the essay. The essay could include quotes from sources that enhance the writer's ideas and thoughts, as well as poetry or a short biography combined in one writing to capture a person's life story on paper. The lack of specific format also makes it easier for the reader to stay engaged as well as intrigued. It is much more interesting if the reader is unable to predict what the writer is going to say next. It is also easier for the reader to stay awake and engaged in the reading if the writer avoids redundant thesis statements and contentions. However, what I think is most important about the essay is its definition. I think it should be left undefined. It should maintain its flexibility, its freeness, and its mystery to all writers. If the essay were to ever be defined the writer would see himself or herself suddenly denied of free writing--losing a passionate and strong voice as well as limitless boundaries of creativity. The free mind would no longer be at play. It would be a sever detriment to all writers and readers of their work if the essay would obtain boundaries and limitations to its format, style, and purpose.
I agree with Gary's as well as Cynthia's statement about the essay. The essay should have no boundaries. It should have no rules, no specific format, and most importantly the essay should not be defined. The essay is an opportunity for the writer to release words on paper, words out loud--without consideration of rules and regulations. This allows the writer to embrace his or her own thoughts and ideas better than someone buried in rules. As Gary and Cynthia stated, it allows the writer to produce a more genuine essay instead of some insignificant redundant copy of previous thoughts. I also think that without a specific format a writer is more willing to be creative with the essay. The essay could include quotes from sources that enhance the writer's ideas and thoughts, as well as poetry or a short biography combined in one writing to capture a person's life story on paper. The lack of specific format also makes it easier for the reader to stay engaged as well as intrigued. It is much more interesting if the reader is unable to predict what the writer is going to say next. It is also easier for the reader to stay awake and engaged in the reading if the writer avoids redundant thesis statements and contentions. However, what I think is most important about the essay is its definition. I think it should be left undefined. It should maintain its flexibility, its freeness, and its mystery to all writers. If the essay were to ever be defined the writer would see himself or herself suddenly denied of free writing--losing a passionate and strong voice as well as limitless boundaries of creativity. The free mind would no longer be at play. It would be a sever detriment to all writers and readers of their work if the essay would obtain boundaries and limitations to its format, style, and purpose.
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