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Ralph Ellison

By and large, the critics and readers gave me an affirmed sense of my identity as a writer. You might know this within yourself, but to have it affirmed by others is of utmost importance. Writing is, after all, a form of communication.

Ralph Ellison

Communication

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Ralph Ellison is saying that while a writer may feel confident in their own identity, receiving positive feedback from critics and readers confirms and strengthens that sense of self. He emphasizes that writing is meant to connect with others, so external validation is crucial to truly understanding one's role as a communicator.

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