Jackson thinks, “some bits of the past you carried with you for ever, other bits you jettisoned as quickly as possible.” (p. 76) Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
Parts of the witty writing will become part of your own vocabulary and, therefore, eventually the past. Writing in full sarcasm is a gift to the reader.
This question is similar to asking what things would we NOT include in our autobiography! I agree with him that we stuff some of our actions and relationships into a do not open file–we learn from them but we do not drag them out for public viewing.
I believe this is entirely true. A profound observation.!!
Yes, I agree! Sometimes incidents from long ago in one’s past can linger for a very long time, whereas other traumas, perhaps by necessity, can be forgotten only to resurface suddenly! A keen observation!
I have repressed memories from an auto accident. I know this is true. A memory so horrible needs to be jettisoned. I have dealt with the aftermath of what happened but i hope I never have to know how exactly it came about
Those of us nostalgic about the past have “jettisoned” the stuff not worth keeping or too painful to remember. Bitterness is when we keep that stuff. What you choose to jettison affects the emotional quality of your mental health later years.
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How interesting to write your own autobiography, stringing together memories that only you remember in a certain way…embroidering others…trying to make sense of the current you. I’m quite sure my autobiography would turn out to be a novel.. 