While reading Virginia Wolf's, A Room of One's Own, what struck me most was when she wrote about the effect wealth or poverty had on the mind. What really intrigued me most was the effect poverty has. In class we talked about the issue of the "starving artist" and whether someone in poverty has the opportunity to express their genius. I feel as though it is more challenging for someone who lives in poverty to have time for their craft, because they must spend their time working, trying to make money. However, because of this, I think it drives them toward using their minds in creative ways, with the goal of getting out of poverty.
When Virginia Wolf said that you need money to be a good writer, I think because of the issue of the starving artist, this is not all true. I believe that struggling is the fruit of artistic genius, and that having to work your way up teaches you to not take things for granted and to fight for what you believe in. Although I am sure being financially stable is a giant plus for one's writing, I do not think that you necessarily have to be rich to have talent as a writer.
When I read this it made me think of the movie the Pursuit of Happiness! And I completely agree with your view, Because Will Smith's character has twelve dollars to his name so he has to use his time more wisely at his internship in order to get all of his stuff done and take care of his son. I mean, he isn't an artist, but he employs creative methods to get to the top. . . so i think your view can apply to more professions than just writing!
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