A particular phrase used constantly by Didion in her essay is I. The phrase I is the basis on which Didion develops her essay on. The title itself revolves around the subject I, negating all other opinions. Didion mentions that “writing is the act of saying I, of imposing oneself upon other people”. Similarly in writing, the phrase I is an unambiguous word that gives the authority to the writer so that the writer can share their story. The writer becomes the subject of the writing. This way, writers are able to freely express themselves through words on paper. Writing gives writers the opportunity to express their thoughts, ideals, and emotions onto paper in an articulate way. This authority might turn into a “hostile act” because the writer