One Writer's Beginnings By Eudora Welty

Eudora Welty Timed Writing The urge and undeniable desire for the written language can reveal itself from an aspiring writer in various, distinct ways. One’s beginnings can be rooted from any angle in life; for some, it is the fear of “books coming to an end” that compels them to write professionally. In her autobiography, One Writer’s Beginnings, Eudora Welty passionately and authentically expresses where her longing to become a fiction writer originated in the early stages of childhood. Through her explicit language and unique style, Welty conveys the intensity and value of her early experiences that determined her to pursue her love affair in reading and writing.

Welty uses a great deal of characterization throughout the passage of her autobiography that emphasizes how the actions of others had an influence on her desire to become a writer. She begins by informing her reader that she “never knew anyone who’d
Calloway inevitably does not portray this sentimental feeling through her body language; therefore, many patrons that pass through the doors of her library will judge her to be an unusual and temperamental librarian. Mrs. Calloway’s dominate and “commanding voice” could always be heard over the “steading seething sound coming from her electric fan… turned directly on her streaming face.” Through alliteration, Welty illustrates the intensity of her villain-like impression. Welty’s depiction of Mrs. Calloway’s “dragon eye” reveals the intimidating factor felt by every child who fears unintentionally breaking one of her precious rules. However, Welty’s innocent desperation to read is evident when she bluntly states “[She] was willing. [She] would do anything to read.” After clearly describing the daunting atmosphere created by the unappealing Mrs. Calloway, she makes certain that her audience is aware that these disadvantages do nothing but propel her further in striving to