Focus Freewrite 9/12

In more ways than not, I agree with what John Trimble says in regard to writers being much like warriors in that they're constantly "defending claims and fortifying arguments." In order for writers to be understood, in my humble opinion, they must explain why they've said what they said. In other words, I would believe a writer's ultimate goal is to help his or her audience gain an understanding or knowledge about the writer's story, statement, etc. With that in mind, it is crucial that the writer defends his or her claims and fortifies his or her argument. It is crucial also in the case that one reading might not agree with the writer and, to contribute to the metaphor, battle with the writer to prove a separate point or draw a separate conclusion. Last, and most importantly, if someone simply does not understand a writer's text, then presents another battle for the writer: to defend his off her points to reach a point of mutual understanding.