Essay Analysis: Audacity of Voice in Not That Kind of Girl

This essay analyzes the concept of 'audacity of voice' as presented in Lena Dunham's work, specifically referencing the book 'Not That Kind of Girl.' The essay explores how Dunham, through her writing, expresses her opinions on societal issues, particularly those affecting women, such as rape, love, and friendship. It contrasts Dunham's voice with other authors, emphasizing her courage in addressing sensitive topics and inspiring other women to speak out against oppression. The analysis examines Dunham's perspective on challenges faced by women and her ability to motivate others to persist in their beliefs despite opposition. The essay concludes by highlighting the importance of courage and resilience in expressing one's voice, drawing on Dunham's example as a source of inspiration for women facing adversity. It references works by Ford, Taylor, Whelehan, Woods, and Thomas.

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Introduction
When writing an essay, the writer can choose various approaches to ensure that he or she
brings the picture to the writer. The steps of writing an essay may start with choosing the topic
an individual would like to write about and identify the critical points on the subject. After
planning, one can use the subtopics to bring out quality ideas that relate to that particular topic.
In this essay, it is going to elaborate on an essay concerning the audacity of voice from the book
Not That Kind Girl.
About the essay
The essay talks about the audacity of voice from the book Not That Kind Girl by Dunham
according to Ford, (2016). From the beginning of the article, it identifies the actors in the book.
For instance, it says that Hannah Horvath tries to show the voice speaking oneself in the series of
girl. Consequently, the audacity of voice refers to organizing one’s voice in a clear and
presentable manner to the listener. Apart from the voice the essay identifies from the topic, in the
introductory part, the piece outlines direct quotes from the composition, for example, Hannah
Horvath says that “I don’t want to freak out, but I think I may be the voice of my generation or at
least a voice of a generation”. The meaning of this statement according to the essay is that
Hannah Horvath has seen some wrong doings in the society, however, as an informed individual
she feels she should speak out to address that particular issue according to Taylor, (2017).
On the other hand, the issue of voice dominates the essay. For instance, in the second part of the
essay, it shows the clear difference between Dunham and Nora Ephron as authors according to
Whelehan, (2017). It says that Dunham differs from other authors such as Norah because she can
express her voice on matters affecting the society. Therefore, the capability to speak out in issues

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of friendship, love, body, and work shows that Dunham is a courageous author who wants
society to hear her voice in reference to Woods, (2015). On another side, act of speaking evident
in Dunham assist people to know the truth concerning various matters in the community. For
example, Dunham talked about rape that happens in the society. She feels that rape is an act that
has dominated the culture and women are the most affected creatures. It is a harrowing act to
women, and people should do away with such actions according to the essay. The voice of
Dunham represents the voice of other women in the society who fear speaking concerning
various matters because of victimization in reference to Taylor, (2016). The female being in the
community have experienced many actions of oppression in the nation, but no one has come out
to speak like in the case of Dunham.
From the essay, there are several instances where Dunham is facing resistance while
fighting for the rights of women. However, she insists to people that there are many things she
sees that are not going well, the society should change. In many instances, the community views
women as weak creatures. Consequently, the essay says that Dunham is one in a million, she is
speaking what she knows is right without fear of anybody. The voice of Dunham is a motivating
voice to all other women even in the current society in reference to Thomas, (2017). The topic
audacity of voice fits the essay because the woman has expressed themselves with decent and
clear voices. She feels that people have committed several wrongs to women.
Response to the topic
The topic audacity of voice in the essay have elaborated the challenges of women in
society. Dunham is a female author that have shown her dissatisfaction concerning several
matters that the community is doing wrong to women. She has used actions such as rape, love,
and friendship to bring out the idea. The topic is an inspiration topic to women in society who

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have faced oppression from other activities. They should know that they have the opportunity to
speak on the issues. From the passage, they need to have the courage to speak out like Dunham.
Many friends may fear to express the matter, but if one of them comes out to illustrate the
concern, she will get the support because many people are facing a similar situation in the
current society.
In conclusion, the topic is a motivation to other women. They need courage like Dunham.
However, they should know there are challenges. People will oppose them but what determines
success is the ability to persist in what one believes is right.

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References
Ford, J. (2016). The “smart” body politics of Lena Dunham’s Girls. Feminist Media
Studies, 16(6), 1029-1042.
Taylor, A. (2016). Amy Poehler and Lena Dunham: Celebrity Memoirs, Comedy, and Digital
Activism. In Celebrity and the Feminist Blockbuster (pp. 235-270). Palgrave Macmillan,
London.
Taylor, A. (2017). Celebrity and the Feminist Blockbuster. Springer.
Thomas, D. J. (2017). ‘You Shouldn’t be Doing That Because You Haven’t Got the Body for It’:
Comment on Nudity in Girls. In Reading Lena Dunham’s Girls (pp. 181-195). Palgrave
Macmillan, Cham.
Whelehan, I. (2017). Hating Hannah: Or learning to love (post) feminist entitlement. In Reading
Lena Dunham’s Girls (pp. 31-44). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
Woods, F. (2015). Girls Talk: Authorship and Authenticity in the Reception of Lena Dunham's
Girls. Critical Studies in Television, 10(2), 37-54.