I think the reason people write memoirs is to express their ideas in a creative, real life setting. I think it is a type of writing that an ordinary person can relate to, because many of the stories share similarities to events that the reader has experienced. I also believe it is a way of letting memories last forever. I think the more time you let pass, the less vivid the memories become, unless the memory is forever inscribed on paper.
I think that the true power of memoirs lies in the details. I believe this becasue a memoir is not a made up story, it actually happened. Since you witnessed it firsthand you can comment on each little thing. Unlike a fantasy story, or a sci fi novel, a memoir can really connect with a reader, becasue it is usually quite down-to-earth, so to speak. The author can express each and every one of his thoughts at the time, which is a freedom only memoirs can wield. A memoir also leaves the opportunity to comment on yourself objectively, and tell the story in a creative way. I think in those ways a memoir is something that is unique in the writing world, and can be something powerful, and moving.
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I agree with you that generally your memories become less vivid as time passes, but with time also comes the insight into those experiences which helps us to better understand their significance. There must be some way to find the perfect time to write it all down, just before the memory drifts away, but not too soon as to simply record the rough facts without any insight.
I think that you stated good points on what a memoir was. How people can relate to it etc. Also how they help us remember because it's true how things become less clear over time. Just like a huge game of telephone. What you hear in the end is almost never the same as what was said at the beginning.
In addition to your first paragraph, I think you should elaborate more on why people would want to express their ideas. Also, it's good that you wrote the literal "sense" of memoirs - details - but maybe you could've said more about what an author achieves in writing a memoir. But all in all, great job.
I think that you made a really good point about how in a memoir your able to make comments on every little detail because it happened to your personally. Nice work.
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