<p>I was confused by this question and was wondering if anyone understands it.</p>
<p>In Jorge Luis Borgess Labyrinths, he writes a parable entitled Borges y yo, which translates as Borges and I. In it, Borges writes about the other one, his counterpart, who shares his preference for hourglasses, maps, eighteenth century typography, the taste of coffee, and the prose of Stevenson, but is not the same as he. The other one is the famous author; the other one is the one things happen to. He concludes this parable with the line I do not know which of us has written this page. Write a page. Who has written it? </p>
<p>I was wondering if anyone can help me understand what this essay question is really asking. Thanks</p>
<p>i have to say lol to emerald_skye.
and the prompt is saying that borges wrote a book “borges y yo” which meant him and himself. so in the book its two “people” (not rly, its just him) thats writing–him and himself.<br>
so the prompt wants you to write a page. you and yourself obviously. who has written it? you, or the other part of u?
its not that complicated, read the prompt a few times, if i dont make sense.
i rly hope i do; i hope ive helped</p>
<p>Sigh, you people are making too much out of nothing. The prompt is about the subtle difference (or similarities) between voice and author (i.e. voice of a poem vs. author of a poem). If you do not know the difference do not write about it.</p>
<p>I think you could also approach this in a psychological manner. One of these two people is the one that works, and is the outward appearance, the other is the one that lays inside and doesn’t get recognized, but may come to fruition subliminally in his writings. In essence, an animus vs. persona thing (if you take the psychological approach, be sure to research this stuff). </p>
<p>I think the prompt is somewhat vague to leave room open for interpretation by the applicant. But the way I just listed is how I saw it.</p>