In the article “Viewpoint the Laugh of the Medusa,” Helene
Cixous argues that women should use their own voice in their writing, rather
than the voice of others. Cixous also covers the negative aspects that have come
over women’s writing, such as men’s writing forcing women to not write with
their voice.
I can really relate Cixous’ article to Flynn’s article. Both
authors discover the difference of women and men’s writings. Although, Cixous
focuses more on the negative aspect that men have on women while Flynn focuses
on the differences between the two.
QD:
1. This piece made me a bit uncomfortable. Cixous made it
very clear her opinion on men and it wasn’t a good one. I don’t think she
attempted to create discomfort. I believe she spoke her mind with no filter.
2. I think that she wants women to write in their own voice
despite of the image men have put on female writers. I think she suggests that
writing can help you find yourself and form your own identity.
I didn’t mind this article. Although, it was very confusing at
some points, I can’t really relate to her argument about identity and her
opinion that men influence how a woman writes.
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