WRITING OBSTACLE

Write a first person narrative from a character who has lost, or struggles with, their memory.

Protagonists who have lost their memories are often hard to characterise because they lack backstory and long-term links with other characters. Think about elements of their personality, speech, and behaviour that you can use instead of backstory to build and develop them.

The Choice

I can’t remember the last time I was happy. Yet I remember the last time I wanted to die. What can I do with that because no one can help me and I they can I’m sure they are like 4 years too late. Yo asked me what I wanted to do but I don’t want it I don’t want any of this. I want to be happy and free and full of life but now look at what I have fear and loneliness and misery. So really the only choice I need to make now is if I want to be miserably alive or peacefully dead.

Comments 1

Nathalie Core

2 years ago

I feel the pain in this writing. Well done in that account.

To go further, I would suggest you cut the sentence a little more frequently to help the reader follow more fluently the thoughts. :)

Maria

Im 15 years old and I really enjoy writing so this is what I do.