The Writings Of David Foster Wallace

Part I of Essay
David Foster Wallace, a 34 year old teacher at Illinois State University has been considered by many to be a “literary it-boy”. In his short stories he attempts to open up the reader to a world of reality. Through his writing he describes what the common writer refuses t ....

Part II of Essay
.... and that she would let me burn her with several matches on the backs of her legs, as well, as this made me very happy” (Wallace 57). By this piece of work he stands, unwilling to denounce his creation. Frankly, he refuses to denounce any of his creations. Critics may pick here and there at his work, but this does not bother him in the slightest. Another commonality is that he never truly ends a story. He always leaves it unfinished and for the reader to decide for themselves how it will end. An example of this is also in the story “Girl W ....