Question session

At what age did the author realize they wanted to be a writer?

How did the author's experiences as a middle child affect their feelings of loneliness?

What kind of stories did the author create in their mind during childhood?

Describe the various literary activities the author participated in during their youth.

What are the four great motives for writing according to the author?

How did the author's experiences in Burma influence their writing and political views?

What does the author mean by saying that writing a book is like a 'long bout of some painful illness'?

What lesson does the author learn about their writing when they lack a political purpose?