Posted: April 20th, 2016

How do we fill in the gaps between memories that do not seem to add up?

Assignment Paper 4 read instructions carefully. i need thesis statement for each one. compare these articles…….with each other.. Texts:

Lefcowitz, B. F. (2011). Memory and photography. Southwest Review , 96 (2), 231-239.

Gundersheimer, W. (2011). A mother’s secret. The American Scholar , 80 (4), 72-75.

Turkle, S. (2007). The secret power of things we hold dear. New Scientist , 194 (2607), 50-52.

In her essay “Memory and Photography,” Barbara F. Lefcowitz ponders on the differences between remembered experience and memories awakened by photographs. She says, “Despite their similarities, a memory and a photograph can clash, even contradict each other” (p. 238). Turkle and Gundersheimer also provide examples where the memory and photographs may be different. How do memories preserved in photographs or writing differ from memories of impressions and sensations? How do we fill in the gaps between memories that do not seem to add up?

In your fourth paper, explore the idea of “the photoshop of the mind” (p. 235) that Lefcowitz speaks about in her essay. Consider the differences between memory and photography, the possible falsifying of the lived moment in either of them, and the creative power of memory.

By now you know what to do to prepare your essay. Make sure you have a definite idea or direction before you start writing.

Your paper should be 4 pages (1000 words) or longer.