Writing Response

What is the reason you chose the option (a, b, or c) you did? What is challenging about writing dialogue, especially when you are reliant on it for character development? Do visual works add to or detract from your ability to be imaginative in your writing and why? What are some of the most notable differences between the cities of Rome and Naples; do you think place has an effect on how you write? If yes, how so, and if not, why do you think it is irrelevant?

I chose to write about the Annunciation because I did not know that much about the painting and found the description very interesting when we were learning about it in class. The challenging part of writing a dialogue was making the story a “showing” instead of “telling” aspect. I think visual adds to the ability to be imaginative because before knowing the piece, one can imagine what is taking place. The most notable differences between the cities of Rome and Naples are the loud noises in the streets, the danger one feels when walking at night, and the reasonably priced food in Naples . I do not think that my piece would be that much different if I saw the exact same painting in a museum in Rome , but it is always great to see other cities and explore their differences in culture.