'choose any of the motifs and complete a piece of creative writing in any genre that uses that theme as a basis. you may also use that theme or motif, as long as you can justify the presence of that theme in the novel. You may write a short story play, personal narritive or memoir, poem, or any other genre. The sole requirement is that your writing focuses upon the theme(s)/motif(s) of your choice.'
I don't understand are we supposed to do an essay about the book or if i do a memoir chose a theme from the book and write about it in my memoir having to do nothing with the book. ex 1: memoir about me rembering someone who has done personal sacrifice. ex2: memoir on how the story compares to my experiences.
An essay is not usually considered "a piece of creative writing." If I were you, I'd choose a motif or theme and write either a short story or a memoir. (The only difference between the two is that a short story is fiction, while a memoir is something you remember about your own life.)
What are the choices of theme or motif you have been given?
Based on the prompt you provided, it seems that you have the freedom to choose any theme or motif from the book and use it as the basis for your creative writing piece. Whether you choose to write an essay analyzing the book or a memoir connecting your personal experiences to the themes in the book is up to you. Here are a couple of options you can consider:
1. Memoir reflecting on personal sacrifice: In this option, you can choose a theme or motif from the book that focuses on personal sacrifice. For example, if there is a character in the book who makes significant sacrifices for others, you can write a memoir about someone you know who has made personal sacrifices in their life. The focus here is on the theme of personal sacrifice, and you are using the book as a source of inspiration to explore this theme in your own personal narrative.
2. Memoir comparing your experiences to the story: Alternatively, you can choose a theme or motif from the book that you find relatable to your own experiences. For example, if the book deals with themes of love and loss, you can write a memoir about how the story's portrayal of love and loss resonates with your own experiences. The key here is to justify the presence of the theme from the book in your memoir and explore how it connects to your own life.
Remember, the prompt allows you to choose any genre for your creative writing piece, as long as it focuses on the theme/motif of your choice. Be sure to thoroughly analyze the book and select a theme that you can delve into and explore in your writing.