I thought that this cartoon was very enjoyable and extremely relatable. It focused on how when we were younger we had the freedom to write and draw, but as we get older we no longer have that freedom. I think that this is so incredibly true. When I was in elementary school I could draw just about whatever my little, naive mind wanted to draw. If I were to draw or write something obscene now I would either get in trouble or be wrongly judged. I think it is unfair and even wrong that we have these not only restrictions but judgements when we write something that is "obscene" to some people. Like this quote says, many people lose their creativity when they get older because they have so many restrictions on what they can and can't write. I know for me, these restrictions/judgements make me not so excited and interested in writing. When you have a set topic you have to write about and so many rules when you're writing it seems to take the fun out of writing.
I agree completely with you. I used to be so artistic and I loved reading and writing on my own terms. But now that there are certain restrictions and I was forced to read things against my will, I've slowly lost the lust to read and write. It's a shame.
ReplyDeleteI think if we were given daybooks, or literacy narratives to write all the time, we could appreciate writing more. The research papers and subject based papers make everyone hate the idea of writing, when as a kid it didnt matter what we wrote, no one cared as long as we did it. Restrictions hold us back from unlocking our true potential and teach us that writing isnt fun
ReplyDeleteThis is probably one of my favorite blog posts yet. I enjoyed the comic too. It was entertaining but did send that larger than itself message about art, creativity and age. I really like the Picasso quote you included. I have read it before and love it every time I see it. I agree with so much that you said. It is unfair how as you get older it seems in all aspects of life more rules are pushed on you and you are quicker to be judged by anything you do.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you brought multiple texts into this post (including your own). It makes me think about all of the connections between these contexts (art, writing, etC)
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