RR2 - A Useful Point of View

Lorrie Moore's use of point of view choice in " How to Become a Writer "is very useful in creating a sense of depth to the story. The reason for that is  because the main character, Francie who is also the narrator can manipulate and hide things from the reader which provokes more critical thinking. Also in using the word "you" throughout the story we do not know exactly if the character is talking directly to the reader or possibly somebody else. By not knowing exactly who the character is writing to it brings ease to many different interpretations. I feel the choice of point of view makes the overall story easier to relate to and easier to read because it is written almost as if somebody if talking directly to the reader in a conversation. If the author were to use another point if view it would definitely create a different and more distant feeling to the story because the chosen point of view gives the reader a sense of a more personal perspective about "becoming a writer".For example throughout the story we learn about events in the characters life through her own words; if most of the events were told in a different perspective, the reader would probably not view the character as believable compared to the way it is written. The character is pretty comical throughout the story and nails many cliches about writers , and also seems like she is always misunderstood when it comes to her writing. I thought it was funny how she explained many of her stories briefly and they mostly ended up with somebody blowing up. She also explains that many teachers and students commented that her stories lacked a plot. I believe the same can be said about "How to Become a Writer" but I believe it was done with a purpose. I do not know the exact purpose but the authors use of essentially pointing it out within the story through the main character's point of view has to have some reason. Overall I think the choice of point of view was ultimately chosen because there is no better way to explain how to "become" a writer than to have it from a "writer's" point of view. It is one factor and perspective of becoming a writer since all writers are different and it would be hard to explain, pin-point, and define the process of becoming writer.On the contrary  maybe writers are not fabricated, but born.