In the “Autobiography of Red, the appendices play a role in understanding the novel as a whole. When reading a book many people skip over the appendices to get into the actual writing section. Although Carson’s work the appendices is a significant part of understanding every aspect of the novel. If reading the novel from beginning to end without skipping over parts, one will recognize that the appendices give insight and background on the forthcoming readings. The appendices also leave the reader wondering why the information is being shared and how it will be relevant. The last significance to the appendices is how it helps with character design and development, allowing for the reader to have a full concept of each character. Anne Carson’s