Genre

Memoir/Writing Manual

Narrator

Anne Lamott

Point of view

The author speaks exclusively in the first person, unless quoting another person or writer. She gives advice and speaks of her past experiences through memoir form.

Tone

The author is the narrator, and her attitude toward the story is straightforward and conversational. Her writing style is primarily subjective.

Tense

Present tense, except when describing past events

Protagonist

Anne Lamott

Major conflict

None

Rising action

None

Climax

None

Falling action

None

Foreshadowing

None