As I continued to read Bossypants by Tina Fey, I saw that a reoccurring strategy was her sense of humor. After all, she is famous for her funny scripts and comedic personality. Throughout the second half of the novel, this strategy was shown vividly in her writing. Tina Fey uses a combination of humor to tell her life story from the beginning to now. Sprinkled throughout the book, humor is used quite effectively by Tina as each one illustrates a life lesson that has turned her into the women she is today. For example, in one of her chapters, she stated, “Some people say, “Never let them see you cry.” I say, if you’re so mad you could just cry, then cry. It terrifies everyone.” With this use of humor, Tina Fey is able to keep the audience intrigued without overdoing the funny elements in the story. Also, she is informing the audience of certain life experiences she has had. She is connecting with them by providing insight on what she thinks is important. With this use of pathos, Fey is able to portray her true purpose: providing necessary life information for the good of her fans. She wants to let people know how she got to where she is, the lessons she has learned, and what she saw as the most important events. With this type of author-reader connection, the book is able to much more than a nonfiction life story; it's a journey explaining the bumps in life and the fascinating truths. Ultimately, this book is a great read especially to those who are infatuated with Tina Fey, like me. Her writing is so heartfelt and laughable that it feels like you were experiencing her life as a background character. Overall, Tina Fey successfully accomplishes her purpose of writing for the audience in a way that shows her experiences in life, and how she got over the tough times. I truly cannot wait for another one of her books to come out.
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