39 pages • 1 hour read
Steven PressfieldThe War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
According to Pressfield, what are some of the ways that people can manifest Resistance in their lives? Provide specific examples from the text.
2.
Pressfield admits that he caved to Resistance throughout his twenties. How did he resolve this issue? What effect does this and other personal anecdotes have on the book’s tone? Answer with references to the book.
3.
What are some seemingly constructive pursuits that Pressfield is convinced are actually forms of Resistance? Explain what they are and how they stop the artist from pursuing her craft.
