An analysis is innovative when the reader feels a sense of intrigue. This kind of analysis has the power to turn the most overused ideas into someting unique or present completely new and unexpected revelations about the subject. In general, analytical innovation can come about in a number of ways. One way is from new thoughts and ideas drawn from unique experiences. One of the most powerful methods in making an analysis innovative is the presentation. I believe "Bob" by Langston Hughes uses both of these methods very effectively, especially in the presentation. The passage awakens the reader by not only presenting information, but sharing the powerful story in an innovative and strong dialouge. Through the dialouge, we live and learn about the different aspects of his life(e.g. music) along with narrator as we read.
With Zora Neale Hurston, we see her unique point of view that seems odd at first, but simply true for her life. She views racism as something totally unnecessary and pointless. She acknoledges that such ridiculousness exists, but refuses to let it keep her down. This type of attitude in itself is innovative and rarely heard of. We always expect people to fight against racism and be furious with its existance. It usually ends up in an angry rant about equality and change. While this view may be warranted, Zora Neale Hurston's view isn't the typical. It's innovative and inspiring that she can try to live her life respectively without letting racism keep her down.
All in all, the readings were innovative in different senses, with the authors using different methods. As a writer(or a student in Writing140), I can appreciate the innovation and see what made these essays so special. They didn't try to emulate innovation. They embodied and created innovation.
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