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In a library, the word biography refers both to a kind of book and to a section where books of that kind are found. Each biography tells the story of a real person's life. A biography may be about someone who lived long ago, recently, or even someone who is still living, though in the last case it must necessarily be incomplete. The term autobiography refers to a biography written by the person it's about. Autobiographies are of course also necessarily incomplete.

Sometimes biographies are significantly shorter than a book—something anyone who's been asked to submit a biography for, say, a conference or a community newsletter will be glad to know. Often the word in these contexts is shortened to bio , a term that can be both a synonym of biography and a term for what is actually a biographical sketch: a brief description of a person's life. These kinds of biographies—bios—vary, but many times they are only a few sentences long. Looking at bios that have been used in the same context can be a useful guide in determining what to put in your own.

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Late Greek biographia , from Greek bi- + -graphia -graphy

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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“Biography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biography. Accessed 29 Aug. 2024.

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Common examples of biographical subjects, famous examples of biographical works, difference between biography, autobiography, and memoir, examples of biography in literature, example 1:  savage beauty: the life of edna st. vincent millay  (nancy milford).

One of the first things Vincent explained to Norma was that there was a certain freedom of language in the Village that mustn’t shock her. It wasn’t vulgar. ‘So we sat darning socks on Waverly Place and practiced the use of profanity as we stitched. Needle in, . Needle out, piss. Needle in, . Needle out, c. Until we were easy with the words.’

Example 2:  The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens  (Claire Tomalin)

The season of domestic goodwill and festivity must have posed a problem to all good Victorian family men with more than one family to take care of, particularly when there were two lots of children to receive the demonstrations of paternal love.

Example 3:  Virginia Woolf  (Hermione Lee)

‘A self that goes on changing is a self that goes on living’: so too with the biography of that self. And just as lives don’t stay still, so life-writing can’t be fixed and finalised. Our ideas are shifting about what can be said, our knowledge of human character is changing. The biographer has to pioneer, going ‘ahead of the rest of us, like the miner’s canary, testing the atmosphere , detecting falsity, unreality, and the presence of obsolete conventions’. So, ‘There are some stories which have to be retold by each generation’. She is talking about the story of Shelley, but she could be talking about her own life-story.

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• This biography offers a few glimpses of his life before he became famous .
• Her biography revealed that she was not as rich as everyone thought .
• The biography was a bit of a rush job .
• The biography is an attempt to uncover the inner man.
• The biography is woven from the many accounts which exist of things she did.
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[ bahy- og -r uh -fee , bee- ]

the biography of Byron by Marchand.

• an account in biographical form of an organization, society, theater, animal, etc.
• such writings collectively.
• the writing of biography as an occupation or field of endeavor.

/ baɪˈɒɡrəfɪ; ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl /

• an account of a person's life by another
• such accounts collectively
• The story of someone's life. The Life of Samuel Johnson , by James Boswell , and Abraham Lincoln , by Carl Sandburg , are two noted biographies. The story of the writer's own life is an autobiography .

Derived Forms

• biˈographer , noun
• biographical , adjective
• ˌbioˈgraphically , adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of biography 1

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Barrett didn’t say anything on Tuesday to contradict our understanding of her ideological leanings based on her past rulings, past statements and biography.

Republicans, meanwhile, focused mostly on her biography — including her role as a working mother of seven and her Catholic faith — and her credentials, while offering few specifics about her record as a law professor and judge.

She delivered an inspiring biography at one point, reflecting on the sacrifice her mother made to emigrate to the United States.

As Walter Isaacson pointed out in his biography of Benjamin Franklin, Franklin proposed the postal system as a vital network to bond together the 13 disparate colonies.

Serving that end, the book is not an in-depth biography as much as a summary of Galileo’s life and science, plus a thorough recounting of the events leading up to his famous trial.

The Amazon biography for an author named Papa Faal mentions both Gambia and lists a military record that matches the FBI report.

For those unfamiliar with Michals, an annotated biography and useful essays are included.

Did you envision your Pryor biography as extending your previous investigation—aesthetically and historically?

But Stephen Kotkin's new biography reveals a learned despot who acted cunningly to take advantage of the times.

Watching novelists insult one another is one of the primary pleasures of his biography.

He also published two volumes of American Biography, a work which his death abridged.

Mme. de Chaulieu gave her husband the three children designated in the duc's biography.

The biography of great men always has been, and always will be read with interest and profit.

I like biography far better than fiction myself: fiction is too free.

The Bookman: "A more entertaining narrative whether in biography or fiction has not appeared in recent years."

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/baɪˈɑgrəfi/, /baɪˈɒgrəfi/.

Other forms: biographies

A biography is an account of somebody's life written by somebody else, complete with details of the most important parts.

These days, anyone, of any age, can be the subject of a biography: Justin Bieber, at the tender age of 17, had one written about his life. A biography is not to be confused with an autobiography, an account of someone's life written by the subject himself. You'll find biographies in printed form (remember books?), but also increasingly in the form of e-books, TV dramatizations, and cinematic "bio-docs."

• noun an account of the series of events making up a person's life synonyms: life , life history , life story see more see less examples: Parallel Lives a collection of biographies of famous pairs of Greeks and Romans written by Plutarch; used by Shakespeare in writing some of his plays types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... autobiography a biography of yourself hagiography a biography that idealizes or idolizes the person (especially a person who is a saint) profile biographical sketch memoir an account of the author's personal experiences type of: account , chronicle , history , story a record or narrative description of past events

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Definition of biography noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• Boswell’s biography of Johnson
• a biography by Antonia Fraser
• The book gives potted biographies of all the major painters.
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What Is a Biography?

Learning from the experiences of others is what makes us human.

At the core of every biography is the story of someone’s humanity. While biographies come in many sub-genres, the one thing they all have in common is loyalty to the facts, as they’re available at the time. Here’s how we define biography, a look at its origins, and some popular types.

“Biography” Definition

A biography is simply the story of a real person’s life. It could be about a person who is still alive, someone who lived centuries ago, someone who is globally famous, an unsung hero forgotten by history, or even a unique group of people. The facts of their life, from birth to death (or the present day of the author), are included with life-changing moments often taking center stage. The author usually points to the subject’s childhood, coming-of-age events, relationships, failures, and successes in order to create a well-rounded description of her subject.

Biographies require a great deal of research. Sources of information could be as direct as an interview with the subject providing their own interpretation of their life’s events. When writing about people who are no longer with us, biographers look for primary sources left behind by the subject and, if possible, interviews with friends or family. Historical biographers may also include accounts from other experts who have studied their subject.

The biographer’s ultimate goal is to recreate the world their subject lived in and describe how they functioned within it. Did they change their world? Did their world change them? Did they transcend the time in which they lived? Why or why not? And how? These universal life lessons are what make biographies such a meaningful read.

Origins of the Biography

Greco-Roman literature honored the gods as well as notable mortals. Whether winning or losing, their behaviors were to be copied or seen as cautionary tales. One of the earliest examples written exclusively about humans is Plutarch’s Parallel Lives (probably early 2 nd century AD). It’s a collection of biographies in which a pair of men, one Greek and one Roman, are compared and held up as either a good or bad example to follow.

In the Middle Ages, Einhard’s The Life of Charlemagne (around 817 AD) stands out as one of the most famous biographies of its day. Einhard clearly fawns over Charlemagne’s accomplishments throughout, yet it doesn’t diminish the value this biography has brought to centuries of historians since its writing.

Considered the earliest modern biography, The Life of Samuel Johnson (1791) by James Boswell looks like the biographies we know today. Boswell conducted interviews, performed years of research, and created a compelling narrative of his subject.

The genre evolves as the 20th century arrives, and with it the first World War. The 1920s saw a boom in autobiographies in response. Robert Graves’ Good-Bye to All That (1929) is a coming-of age story set amid the absurdity of war and its aftermath. That same year, Mahatma Gandhi wrote The Story of My Experiments with Truth , recalling how the events of his life led him to develop his theories of nonviolent rebellion. In this time, celebrity tell-alls also emerged as a popular form of entertainment. With the horrors of World War II and the explosion of the civil rights movement, American biographers of the late 20 th century had much to archive. Instantly hailed as some of the best writing about the war, John Hersey’s Hiroshima (1946) tells the stories of six people who lived through those world-altering days. Alex Haley wrote the as-told-to The Autobiography of Malcom X (1965). Yet with biographies, the more things change, the more they stay the same. One theme that persists is a biographer’s desire to cast its subject in an updated light, as in Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair that Shaped a First Lady by Susan Quinn (2016).

Types of Biographies

Contemporary Biography: Authorized or Unauthorized

The typical modern biography tells the life of someone still alive, or who has recently passed. Sometimes these are authorized — written with permission or input from the subject or their family — like Dave Itzkoff’s intimate look at the life and career of Robin Williams, Robin . Unauthorized biographies of living people run the risk of being controversial. Kitty Kelley’s infamous His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra so angered Sinatra, he tried to prevent its publication.

Historical Biography

The wild success of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is proof that our interest in historical biography is as strong as ever. Miranda was inspired to write the musical after reading Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton , an epic 800+ page biography intended to cement Hamilton’s status as a great American. Paula Gunn Allen also sets the record straight on another misunderstood historical figure with Pocahontas: Medicine Woman, Spy, Entrepreneur, Diplomat , revealing details about her tribe, her family, and her relationship with John Smith that are usually missing from other accounts. Historical biographies also give the spotlight to people who died without ever getting the recognition they deserved, such as The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks .

Biography of a Group

When a group of people share unique characteristics, they can be the topic of a collective biography. The earliest example of this is Captain Charles Johnson’s A General History of the Pirates (1724), which catalogs the lives of notorious pirates and establishes the popular culture images we still associate with them. Smaller groups are also deserving of a biography, as seen in David Hajdu’s Positively 4th Street , a mesmerizing behind-the-scenes look at the early years of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mimi Baez Fariña, and Richard Fariña as they establish the folk scene in New York City. Likewise, British royal family fashion is a vehicle for telling the life stories of four iconic royals – Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Kate, and Meghan – in HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style by style journalist Elizabeth Holmes.

Autobiography

This type of biography is written about one’s self, spanning an entire life up to the point of its writing. One of the earliest autobiographies is Saint Augustine’s The Confessions (400), in which his own experiences from childhood through his religious conversion are told in order to create a sweeping guide to life. Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is the first of six autobiographies that share all the pain of her childhood and the long road that led to her work in the civil rights movement, and a beloved, prize-winning writer.

Memoirs are a type of autobiography, written about a specific but vital aspect of one’s life. In Toil & Trouble , Augusten Burroughs explains how he has lived his life as a witch. Mikel Jollett’s Hollywood Park recounts his early years spent in a cult, his family’s escape, and his rise to success with his band, The Airborne Toxic Event. Barack Obama’s first presidential memoir, A Promised Land , charts his path into politics and takes a deep dive into his first four years in office.

Fictional Biography

Fictional biographies are no substitute for a painstakingly researched scholarly biography, but they’re definitely meant to be more entertaining. Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler constructs Zelda and F. Scott’s wild, Jazz-Age life, told from Zelda’s point of view. The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict brings readers into the secret life of Hollywood actress and wartime scientist, Hedy Lamarr. These imagined biographies, while often whimsical, still respect the form in that they depend heavily on facts when creating setting, plot, and characters.

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What is a Biography? Definition, Elements, and More

Have you found yourself browsing the biography section of your favorite library or bookstore and wondered what is a biography book ? 

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Plenty of people wonder “What is a biography vs autobiography?” or “What is a biography vs memoir?” And today we are here to set the record straight.

In this brief guide to what a biography is, we’ll explore the definition of a biography, along with its purpose, how you might write one yourself, and more. Let’s get started.

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What is a biography of a person .

What is a biography? A biography is what we call the written account of someone’s life. It is written by someone other than whom the book is about. For example, an author named Walter Isaacson has written biographies on Steve Jobs , Leonardo da Vinci , and Einstein . 

A biography is what focuses on the significant events that occurred in a person’s life, along with their achievements, challenges they’ve overcome, background, relationships, and more. 

They’re an excellent way to get a comprehensive understanding of someone you admire. 

So now you understand what a biography is, but what is the point of a biographical story?

What is the point of a biography? 

Biographies have a few purposes. They can serve as historical records about a notable figure, inspire and educate readers, and give us more insight into how the folks we’re interested in lived their lives. 

And, if you are studying a notable figure, like Einstein, a biography is what you will use as a research resource !

Does a biography cover someone’s entire life? 

Biographies typically encompass most of a person’s life. Obviously, if the subject of the book is still alive, their entire life cannot be written about. 

If the person lived a long and eventful life with many achievements, the author may cover only an especially noteworthy period of the subject’s life. 

Even so, the point of a biography is to learn about your subject beyond just what they achieved, so there will likely still be contextual information about the subject’s childhood, formative experiences, and more. 

Is a biography always nonfiction? 

Surprisingly, a biography is not always nonfiction . There is a genre called biographical fiction in which the author uses real-life people and events to inspire their fictional narrative . 

This genre is fun because the author can postulate about what their subject may have been thinking, feeling, and more in a way they may not be able to with a nonfiction biography. 

Just keep in mind that biographical fiction blends facts with made-up information, so it can’t be used as a primary research source. That said, it’s a fun supplement to learning about a figure you’re interested in, and can help generate curiosity and insights about their lives. 

If you’d like to read a biographical fiction book, check out books like: 

• The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
•   The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
• The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin 

Biography vs autobiography

What is a biography vs autobiography? Well, a biography is written about another person . An autobiography is when the writer writes about their own life. So Becoming by Michelle Obama would be an autobiography, not a biography. It’s only a biography if another author decides to write about Michelle Obama.

Biography vs memoir

What is a biography vs memoir? This distinction is a bit harder to define. A memoir is usually written around a theme or a specific time period in someone’s life, and the author is writing about their own memories. Whereas a biography is in chronological order and follows (more or less) the whole lifetime of a person, but it is a person other than the author.

So if someone is telling stories about their travels through South America, that isn’t covering their life story, and it is written about themself, so it would be a memoir instead of a biography.

Now that you know what a biography is, and the importance of biographies, let’s discuss why someone would want to write one.

Why would someone write a biography? 

An author may want to write a biography about someone because they’re inspired by them and want to educate the public about them. Or, they want to create a historical resource for scholars to study. 

An author may even have a commercial motivation for writing a biography, like a lucrative celebrity profile or a biography that has the potential to be adapted into a film or television series. 

Is it possible to write a biography about yourself? 

If you write a book about yourself, it’s called an autobiography or a memoir—not a biography. So, when you start writing your book, make sure you don’t get caught in the autobiography vs biography or biography vs memoir maze.

If you’d like a book written about you that you’re not the author of, you can hire a writer to create one for you. You may choose to do this if you feel your writing skills are not up to par or you don’t have time to write your own biography .

Hiring a writer to write your biography can also make sense if you’d like to make sure the book is as objective and professional as it can be. Of course, this means you have to surrender control of the narrative! 

Some folks may also feel that a biography has more credence than an autobiography or memoir since the book’s subject doesn’t get to decide what is said about them. So hiring a writer for your biography can be a good way to credibly get your story out there. 

Can you write a biography about anyone you’d like? 

When it comes to writing about other people’s lives, it’s wise to proceed with an abundance of caution. After all, you don’t want to be sued for defamation or find yourself in other legal hot water. 

We highly suggest you look into the legal ramifications of writing about your chosen subject before you begin writing about them, but here are a couple of general things to know: 

• Typically, you don’t need permission to write about someone who is a public figure. However, the definition of a public figure can vary depending on your jurisdiction and more, so you’ll need to do your research.
• Even if you discover that you can write about your subject without permission, it’s still advisable to contact the subject and/or their family. Not only is it good manners, but it may afford you some insider information about your subject. 
• If your subject or the family of your subject tells you they don’t want a biography about them, you may still legally be able to proceed—consult a lawyer—but you might face backlash when the book is published, limited access to information about your subject, and perhaps a pressing sense of guilt. Not worth it, if you ask us! 

Examples of biographies

What’s a biography that is really good? Here are a few of the best biographies you should add to your list: 

• Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera 
• Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain by Charles R. Cross
• Anne Frank: The Biography by Melissa Müller
• You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe
• The Beatles: The Biography by Bob Spitz
• Victoria the Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire by Julia Baird

We’ve also reviewed the best business biographies of highly successful entrepreneurs. These books offer invaluable lessons and inspiration for aspiring business leaders and authors.

Final thoughts 

Now if anyone asks you “What’s a biography?” You should be able to tell them (and give them some great examples).

Reading a biography is a great way to get inspired, learn from other people’s experiences, and more. And writing a biography can be an excellent educational experience in its own right! If you’d like to publish a biography but don’t know where to start, we’re here to help. Simply schedule a book consultation to get started. 

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Biography meaning

The word 'biography' is a combination of the Greek words 'bios', which means 'life', and ' graphia', which refers to 'writing'. Simply stated, this means that a biography is a written account of someone else's life.

Biography: a detailed written account of a real person's life authored by a different person.

The subject of the biography, that is, the person whose life the biography is describing could be a historical figure, a celebrity, a politician, an athlete or even an ordinary person with a life full of stories worth telling.

A biography is a factual recording of a person's life from their birth to death (or the time that the biography is being written). It contains detailed descriptions of the person's childhood, education, relationships, career and any other key touchstone moments that defined that person's life. Hence, a biography is a non-fictiona l form of writing.

Non-fiction : Literature that is based on real-life events and facts, rather than imagination.

The first-ever biographies can be traced back to Ancient Greece and Rome, where people celebrated gods as well as notable men by writing about their personalities and life's accomplishments. Plutarch's Parallel Lives , published about 80 A.D, is the earliest ever recorded biographic work written solely about humans. In this work, Greeks are paired with Romans and are held up against each other and compared, with one being a good example to follow whilst the other's life serves as a cautionary tale

Difference between biography and autobiography

A biography is a written account of a person's life written by someone else. In this case, the subject, that is, the person the biography is written about is NOT the author or the narrator of the biography. Usually, the author and narrator of a biography, also known as the biographer, is someone who takes a great deal of interest in the subject's life.

A biography is usually written in a third-person narrative voice. This distance from the subject and their experiences allow the biographer to view the subject's experiences in the larger context of their life by comparing them to other experiences or analysing the impact of certain experiences on the subject's personality and life.

Now that we know what a biography is, what is an autobiography? The hint lies in the word 'auto', which is a Greek word meaning 'self'. That's right! An autobiography is a self-written biography.

Autobiography: a written account of a person's life, written by the person themselves.

In an autobiography, the subject of the biography and the author are the same person. Hence, an autobiography is usually when the author is narrating their own life story, in the way they experienced it themselves. They are written in first-person perspective.

Here is a table summarising the difference between a biography and an autobiography:

Features of a biography

Although every biography is different in the sense that its content is unique to the life of its subject, all biographies have several building blocks.

The success of a biography is largely dependent on its subject.

While choosing a subject, biographers must consider why this person's story would be of interest to the reader. Perhaps this person was extremely successful, or perhaps they discovered something new? Maybe they've had experiences that are unique or faced struggles and conquered them in a way that is inspiring and motivational. Biographies are all about making the mundane and everyday sound interesting and new.

While reading a biography, readers should get the sense that they are reliving the life of their subject. This requires a great deal of detail and accuracy from the biographer, who must gather enough information on their subject to paint a complete picture of their life.

Biographers most often use primary sources such as interviews with the subject and their family and friends to provide first-hand accounts of the subject's life. However, in cases where the subject is dead, the biographer may use their diary, memoirs, or even secondary sources such as news stories and articles about them.

• Key background information

The most essential part of research for a biographer is gathering all the key background information about their subject. This includes the following factual details about their subject:

• The date and place of their birth
• Their family history
• Their language, culture and traditions
• Key stages in their education and career
• Knowledge and history about the various settings in the biography- the subject's birthplace, home, school, office etc.
• Relationships with other people (and relevant details about these people)

Most biographies begin with a description of the subject's early life, which includes their childhood and early education, their upbringing, stories about their parents and siblings and their familial traditions and values. This is because the early developmental stages of a subject's life usually play a significant role in shaping later events in their life, their personality and worldview.

• Professional life

Just as important as it is to share the subject's early life, biographers place special emphasis on their subject's career. This is because this is the part where the subject's contribution to the world is discussed. This could serve as a major inspiration for people who are building a career in the same field, as readers could gain insight into the subject's motivations, secrets, successes and losses throughout their professional journey.

Typically, biographies follow a chronological order where they begin with the subject's birth and end with either their death or the present time. However, flashbacks are often used to show connectivity between the subject's early experiences and adulthood.

A biographer is not only responsible for presenting a factual recording of events in their subject's life but is also responsible for adding life to these moments by elaborating on the person's experiences and intimate thoughts and feelings during these moments. The best biographers are able to recreate their subject's life in the way that that person lived it.

Oftentimes, the biographer even provides their own opinions on the events they are detailing in the biography, perhaps to explain how these moments were significant to the subject and should be of significance to the reader.

Usually, a biography carries with it an important life lesson that it imparts to its reader. Biographies, where the subject has encountered several hardships, may advise the reader on how to overcome adversity and deal with failure. Biographies of successes can teach the reader how to achieve their goals and may become a source of inspiration and motivation for them.

Biography format

While all biographies work to present the life of real people, biographers can follow different formats while writing them. A few important ones have been discussed below.

• Modern biography

A modern or ' standard' biography details the life span of someone who is still alive or who passed away very recently. Usually, it is done with the permission of the subject or their family.

Journalist Kitty Kelley published His Way (1983), a highly detailed biography on the American singer and actor Frank Sinatra. However, this biography was unauthorised by Sinatra, who tried to stop its publication but failed. The biography consists of government documents, wiretaps, and interviews with Sinatra's colleagues, family and friends and was considered extremely revealing and controversial.

• Historical biography

Historical biographies are written on historical figures who have passed away and seek to highlight their life and contributions during the time in which they were alive. Sometimes they provide a look into the personal lives of famous historical figures or even shine the spotlight on people who were not recognised for their contributions.

Alexander Hamilton (2004) by Ron Chernow is a famous example of a historical biography written about Alexander Hamilton, one of the revolutionary founding fathers of the United States. The biography details Hamilton's contribution to America's birth by painting him as a patriot who made countless sacrifices to lay the foundations of a prosperous and powerful country.

In fact, no immigrant in American history has ever made a larger contribution than Alexander Hamilton.

- Ron Chernow

• Critical biography

Critical biographies usually tend not to focus as much on the personality or personal life of their subjects but are centred around their professional work, which is evaluated and discussed in the biography. In case matters where the subject's personal life has intervened in their work, these are then addressed as inspirations or motivations behind their work. These biographies usually contain less description and storytelling from the biographer. Instead, the biographer's skill is required in selecting, labelling, and arranging all the work created by their subject.

In 1948, Doughlas Southall Freeman won his second Pulitzer Prize for publishing the most comprehensive biography of George Washington (1948-57). The entire biographic series consists of seven well-researched volumes, each containing objective facts on George Washington's entire life span.

As discussed before, this is a self-written biography where the author narrates stories from their own life. The autobiographer is the subject and the author of the biography.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) is the first edition of a seven-volume autobiographical series written by Maya Angelou . It details her early life in Arkansas and her traumatic childhood, where she was subjected to sexual assault and racism. The autobiography then takes us through each of her multiple careers as a poet, teacher, actress, director, dancer, and activist and the injustices and prejudices she faces along the way as a black woman in America.

Fig. 2 - Maya Angelou, the author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969)

• Fictional biography

Yes, you heard that right! There are some instances where writers incorporate fictional devices in biographies to create biographies that are more entertaining rather than informative. W riters of this style may weave in imagined conversations, characters and events in their biographies. Sometimes, writers may even base an entire biography on a fictional character!

Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald (2013) is a fictionalised biography where writer Theresa Anne Fowler imagines the life of Zelda Fitzgerald and F. Scott Fitzgerald from the perspective of Zelda herself and details the glamourous yet turbulent married life of the couple that defined the Jazz Age (1920s) .

Biography examples

Biographies can seem extremely tedious and uninteresting to those who enjoy fictional writing. However, here are a few notable examples of biographies that employ creative storytelling techniques to both inspire and entertain their readers.

• Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson

This is one of the most classic examples of a well-researched and written biography. This biography by renowned biographer Walter Isaacson is based on more than 40 interviews over two years with Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, alongside other first-hand accounts provided by Jobs' family, friends, colleagues and even competitors. The biography takes readers through Jobs' creative journey and passion for technology and provides inspiring lessons on entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership and success.

• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010) by Rebecca Skloot

This biography is the story of Henrietta Lacks, a poor black woman whose cells were taken for medical research in 1951 without her consent. Lacks' cervical cancer cells were later discovered to be an immortal cell line that could be used to study the effects of poisons, drugs, hormones and viruses on cancer cells without human trials.

This biography honours Henrietta's contribution to science and serves as an example of how literary works can start a discussion on ethical issues regarding race and class in medical research.

Christopher Johnson McCandless disappeared in 1922 while hitchhiking in Alaska. Later, his dead body was found in an abandoned bus on the same hiking trail with no obvious cause of death. So a year later, biographer Jon Krakauer retraced McCandless' steps by going through anecdotes from his journal and pictures in his camera to hypothesise what led McCandless to undertake such a dangerous journey that ultimately resulted in death. Through the course of the biography, Krakauer realises the many parallels between McCandless' personality and childhood experiences and his own. The biography discusses the struggles of finding oneself whilst being accepted into society.

Biography - Key takeaways

A biography is a detailed written account of a real person's life authored by a different person.

A biography is a written account of someone's life by someone else, whereas an autobiography is a self-written account of one's own life story.

• Into the Wild (1996) by Jon Krakauer
• Alexander Hamilton (2004) by Ron Cherno
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Frequently Asked Questions about Biography

A biography is a detailed written account of a real person's life authored by a different person.

What is in a biography?

A biography usually contains factual recordings of a person's life from their birth to death (or the time that the biography is being written). It contains detailed descriptions of the person's childhood, education, relationships, career and any other key touchstone moments that defined that person's life. 

What are the features of a biography?

These are the features that make a biography: 

Examples of biographies?

A few notable examples of biographies are: 

• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks  (2010) by Rebecca Skloot
• Alexander Hamilton  (2004) by Ron Chernow

A biography is a written account of someone's life by someone else, whereas an autobiography is a self-written account of one's own life story.

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What is a Biography?

A biography, also called a bio, is a non-fiction piece of work giving an objective account of a person’s life. The main difference between a biography vs. an autobiography is that the author of a biography is not the subject. A biography could be someone still living today, or it could be the subject of a person who lived years ago.

Biographies include details of key events that shaped the subject’s life, and information about their birthplace, education, work, and relationships. Biographers use a number of research sources, including interviews, letters, diaries, photographs, essays, reference books, and newspapers. While a biography is usually in the written form, it can be produced in other formats such as music composition or film.

If the target person of the biography is not alive, then the storytelling requires an immense amount of research. Interviews might be required to collect information from historical experts, people who knew the person (e.g., friends and family), or reading other older accounts from other people who wrote about the person in previous years. In biographies where the person is still alive, the writer can conduct several interviews with the target person to gain insight on their life.

The goal of a biography is to take the reader through the life story of the person, including their childhood into adolescence and teenage years, and then their early adult life into the rest of their years. The biography tells a story of how the person learned life’s lessons and the ways the person navigated the world. It should give the reader a clear picture of the person’s personality, traits, and their interaction in the world.

Biographies can also be focused on groups of people and not just one person. For example, a biography can be a historical account of a group of people from hundreds of years ago. This group could have the main person who was a part of the group, and the author writes about the group to tell a story of how they shaped the world.

Fictional biographies mix some true historical accounts with events to help improve the story. Think of fictional biographies as movies that display a warning that the story is made of real characters, but some events are fictional to add to the storyline and entertainment value. A lot of research still goes into a fictional biography, but the author has more room to create a storyline instead of sticking to factual events.

Examples of famous biographies include:

• His Excellency: George Washington  by Joseph J. Ellis
• Einstein: The Life and Times  by Ronald William Clark
• Princess Diana – A Biography of The Princess of Wales  by Drew L. Crichton

What is an Autobiography?

An autobiography is the story of a person’s life written by that person. Because the author is also the main character of the story, autobiographies are written in the first person. Usually, an autobiography is written by the person who is the subject of the book, but sometimes the autobiography is written by another person. Because an autobiography is usually a life story for the author, the theme can be anything from religious to a personal account to pass on to children.

The purpose of an autobiography is to portray the life experiences and achievements of the author. Therefore, most autobiographies are typically written later in the subject’s life. It’s written from the point of view of the author, so it typically uses first person accounts to describe the story.

An autobiography often begins during early childhood and chronologically details key events throughout the author’s life. Autobiographies usually include information about where a person was born and brought up, their education, career, life experiences, the challenges they faced, and their key achievements.

On rare occasions, an autobiography is created from a person’s diary or memoirs. When diaries are used, the author must organize them to create a chronological and cohesive story. The story might have flashbacks or flashforwards to describe a specific event, but the main storyline should follow chronological order from the author’s early life to their current events.

One of the main differences between an autobiography vs. a biography is that autobiographies tend to be more subjective. That’s because they are written by the subject, and present the facts based on their own memories of a specific situation, which can be biased. The story covers the author’s opinions on specific subjects and provides an account of their feelings as they navigate certain situations. These stories are also very personal because it’s a personal account of the author’s life rather than a biography where a third party writes about a specific person.

Examples of famous autobiographies include:

• The Story of My Life  by Helen Keller
• The Diary of a Young Girl  by Anne Frank
• Losing My Virginity  by Richard Branson

What is a Memoir?

Memoir comes from the French word  mémoire , meaning memory or reminiscence. Similar to an autobiography, a memoir is the story of a person’s life written by that person. These life stories are often from diary entries either from a first-person account or from a close family member or friend with access to personal diaries.

The difference between a memoir vs. an autobiography is that a memoir focuses on reflection and establishing an emotional connection, rather than simply presenting the facts about their life. The author uses their personal knowledge to tell an intimate and emotional story about the private or public happenings in their life. The author could be the person in the story, or it can be written by a close family member or friend who knew the subject person intimately. The topic is intentionally focused and does not include biographical or chronological aspects of the author’s life unless they are meaningful and relevant to the story.

Memoirs come in several types, all of which are written as an emotional account of the target person. They usually tell a story of a person who went through great struggles or faced challenges in a unique way. They can also cover confessionals where the memoir tells the story of the author’s account that contradicts another’s account.

This genre of writing is often stories covering famous people’s lives, such as celebrities. In many memoir projects, the celebrity or person of interest needs help with organization, writing the story, and fleshing out ideas from the person’s diaries. It might take several interviews before the story can be fully outlined and written, so it’s not uncommon for a memoir project to last several months.

Memoirs do not usually require as much research as biographies and autobiographies, because you have the personal accounts in diary entries and documents with the person’s thoughts. It might require several interviews, however, before the diary entries can be organized to give an accurate account on the person’s thoughts and emotions. The story does not necessarily need to be in chronological order compared to an autobiography, but it might be to tell a better story.

Examples of famous memoirs include:

• Angela’s Ashes  by Frank McCourt
• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings  by Maya Angelou
• Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S.  Grant by Ulysses S. Grant

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Biography vs Autobiography: Similarities and Differences

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A biography is an account of someone’s life story that is written by an author who is not the subject of the nook. An autobiography, on the other hand, involves an individual narrating their own life experiences.

The differences between biographies and autobiographies relate most prominently to the authorhship:

• Autobiography: When you read an autobiography, you’re getting the author’s own interpretation of their life.
• Biography: When you read a biography, you experience the subject’s life through someone else’s lens (Schiffrin & Brockmeier, 2012).

Biography vs Autobiography

1. biography.

A biography is a detailed account of a person’s life, scripted by an author who is not the person who is featured in the text itself.

This type of life story focuses both on factual events in the person’s life, such as birth, education, work, and death, but often also delves into personal aspects like experiences, relationships, and significant achievements.

It may also weave-in cultural and contextual factors that help illuminate the person’s motivations and core values .

Origins of Biographies

The concept of biography as a literary genre dates back to antiquity. Such works were primarily used to capture the lives of dignified individuals, mainly rulers and war heroes.

Suetonius’s Lives of the Caesars and Plutarch’s Parallel Lives are landmark examples from this ancient period (Sweet, 2010).

The popularity of biographical works only grew in the ensuing centuries, and they became a prominent part of many cultures’ literary traditions. 

Into the 18th century and during the Enlightenment, biographies began to present a more balanced portrayal of the subject. They would present both their strengths and flaws, providing a holistic perspective on the subject.

Dr. Samuel Johnson’s compilation of English poets biographies, Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets (1779-1781) ushered in a new era of biography writing by focusing on examining human nature (Ditchfield, 2018).

In the modern era, the genre has evolved and broadened, encompassing a diverse range of figures from all walks of life – there’s a biography in every niche imaginable, with each offering readers an in-depth exploration of their lives, their struggles, and their triumphs.

This demonstrates the enduring appeal of biographies and their value in providing snapshots of history through individual lenses.

Key Characteristics of Biographies

Examples of Biographies

Title: The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets Author: Dr. Samuel Johnson   Description: Dr. Johnson’s work profiles the lives of 52 poets from the 17th and 18th centuries, including John Milton and Alexander Pope. He critiques not just the works, but also explores their personal lives and the sociopolitical contexts of their times (Johnson, 1781). Johnson’s study is invaluable for its integrated historic and biographic approach.

Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson Author: James Boswell   Description: This work by Boswell explores, in great depth, the life of his friend and mentor, Dr. Samuel Johnson. The biography offers a compelling portrayal of Dr. Johnson’s life, character, eccentricities, and intellectual prowess (Boswell, 1791). Boswell’s vivid account creates a near-physical presence of Johnson to the readers, making it one of the greatest biographies in English literature.

Title: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt Author: Edmund Morris   Description: In this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Morris chronicles the early life of Theodore Roosevelt until his ascension to the U.S presidency. The work brilliantly captures Roosevelt’s extraordinary career and his transformation from a frail asthmatic boy into a robust and vigorous leader (Morris, 1979). Morris accurately represents Roosevelt’s indomitable spirit, making it an engaging and educational read.

Title: Steve Jobs Author: Walter Isaacson Description: This comprehensive biography provides a deep-dive into the life and career of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple. Isaacson had unparalleled access to Jobs and those closest to him, thus presenting an intimate and detailed account. He explores Jobs’ professional endeavors as well as his personal life, revealing his ambition, intensity, and visionary mind that revolutionized several high-tech industries (Isaacson, 2011).

Title: Alexander Hamilton Author: Ron Chernow Description: Ron Chernow provides a sweeping narrative of one of America’s most compelling founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. Chernow combines extensive research with a flair for storytelling, charting Hamilton’s evolution from an orphan into a political genius. The book sheds light on Hamilton’s crucial role in the formation of the United States’ financial system and his political ideologies (Chernow, 2004).

2. Autobiography

An autobiography is a self-written record of someone’s own life. It is a personal narrative in which the author writes about their life from their own perspective.

Autobiographies are usually centered around the author’s personal experiences, including key milestones, challenges, and achievements (Eakin, 2015).

They’re also often a defense of the person’s perspective (especially in political autobiographies) or insight into their thought processes, which can make them very intimate.

Origins of Autobiographies

The term ‘autobiography’ was first used deprecatingly by William Taylor in 1797 in the English periodical The Monthly Review, when he suggested the word as a hybrid but condemned it as ‘pedantic’.

Pioneering examples of the genre form include Thomas De Quincey’s Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (1821) and the memoirs by veterans of the Napoleonic Wars (Lejeune, 2016).

However, apart from these early instances, autobiographies have been composed by a wide array of individuals from history. 

In the early 20th century, the genre witnessed major transformations, and autobiographies started to cover a broader spectrum of experiences, including trauma, struggles, and successes.

‘Black Boy’ by Richard Wright, for instance, shares the author’s experiences with racism and his journey towards developing a literary career (Wright, 1945).

This was followed by a host of autobiographies by public figures sharing their diverse stories, such as Ernest Hemingway’s ‘A Moveable Feast’, depicting his days as a struggling young writer in Paris (Hemingway, 1964). 

Autobiography as a genre has continued to evolve over the years, and a variety of forms have emerged to communicate individual experiences globally.

As history has progressed, we see more and more people with diverse perspectives sharing their stories, broadening our understanding of the human experience (Smith & Watson, 2010).

Key Characteristics of Autobiographies 

Examples of Autobiographies

Title: Long Walk to Freedom Author: Nelson Mandela   Description: “Long Walk to Freedom” provides an in-depth exploration of ex-President Nelson Mandela, his political journey, and his stand against apartheid in South Africa. The biography offers a unique perspective into Mandela’s noble character, his indomitable spirit, and his commitment to justice when faced with grave adversities (Mandela, 1995). Mandela serves as one of our times’ great moral and political leaders through this biography.

Title: The Diary of a Young Girl Author: Anne Frank  Description: This biography provides a startling firsthand account of a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank, who with her family, hid from the Nazis in Amsterdam during World War II. Her diary entries offer profound insights into the fear, hope, and resilience she demonstrated during her two years in hiding (Frank, 1947). Frank’s posthumous biographical record serves as a reminder of the injustices of the past and as a symbol of endurance in the face of oppression.

Title: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Author: Maya Angelou  Description: This moving autobiography charts Maya Angelou’s early life, from experiencing racial discrimination in the South to becoming the first black streetcar conductor in San Francisco. Angelou portrays her journey of self-discovery and overcoming traumatic experiences, including racial prejudice and personal trauma, with remarkable strength and grace. Her story is one of resilience, and it speaks powerfully about finding one’s voice (Angelou, 1969). 

Title: Night Author: Elie Wiesel  Description: “Night” is Wiesel’s personal account of his experiences in Nazi concentration camps during World War II with his father. This heartbreaking narrative describes not only physical hardship and cruel atrocities but also examines the loss of innocence and the struggle to maintain faith in humanity. It stands as a testament to human resilience in the face of unimaginable horror (Wiesel, 1960).

Title: Dreams from My Father Author: Barack Obama Description: In this engaging memoir, the 44th President of the United States narrates the story of his diverse background and early life. The narrative extends from his birth in Hawaii to his first visit to Kenya, from dealing with racial identity to self-discovery. “Dreams from My Father” not only provides personal insights about Obama’s life and values but also discusses issues of race, identity, and purpose (Obama, 1995).

Similarities and Differences Between Biographies and Autobiographies

While both biographies and autobiographies are excellent sources of information and entertainment about significant figures in history (or the present!), they serve different purposes. By knowing the different purposes of each, we can develop stronger media literacy , understanding what the intention of the author is, and how we should approach the text.

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Español NEW Biography facts for kids A biography is the story of a person's life . The word comes from the Greek words bios (which means life ) and graphein (which means write ). When the biography is written by the person it is about, it is called an autobiography . A written biography is a part of literature . Biographies can also be made as movies (often called biopics ) or told as stories. The oldest written biographies that historians have were written to record rulers' lives. Some were written in Assyria , ancient Babylonia , ancient Egypt and ancient Mesopotamia . Biographies were an early form of history . Another early form of biography was called hagiography, meaning writing about holy people. In ancient China , a biography was one of the basic forms of a history book. In India , biographies of Buddha and his reincarnated lives were written. In ancient Greece , people wrote biographies of people that were not rulers too. Xenophon wrote a biography of Socrates and gave this book the name Memorabilia (Memories). During the Roman Empire , Plutarch wrote Parallel Lives about ancient Greek and Roman politicians, and Suetonius wrote biographies of the Roman emperors . The Gospels were also biographies of Jesus Christ . In West Africa , griots tell histories which often include biographies. Many written biographies today are released by publishers as products for sale. Related pages Autobiography Images for kids Third Volume of a 1727 edition of Plutarch 's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans printed by Jacob Tonson Einhard as scribe John Foxe 's The Book of Martyrs , was one of the earliest English-language biographies. James Boswell wrote what many consider to be the first modern biography, The Life of Samuel Johnson , in 1791. Eminent Victorians set the standard for 20th century biographical writing, when it was published in 1918. This page was last modified on 8 June 2024, at 09:36. Suggest an edit . The Big Think Interview Your Brain on Money Explore the Library The Universe. A History. The Progress Issue A Brief History Of Quantum Mechanics 6 Flaws In Our Understanding Of The Universe Michio Kaku Neil deGrasse Tyson Michelle Thaller Steven Pinker Ray Kurzweil Cornel West Helen Fisher Smart Skills High Culture The Present Hard Science Special Issues Starts With A Bang Everyday Philosophy The Learning Curve The Long Game Perception Box Strange Maps Free Newsletters Memberships A bold challenge to the orthodox definition of life A popular view in mainstream science is that life is a kind of illusion, one fully explainable by the laws governing atoms. Physicist Sara Imari Walker believes this is a misguided approach to the question: What is life?  According to Walker, life uses information as a “self-creating and self-maintaining” agent. Sara Imari Walker is not messing around. From the first lines of the physicist’s new book, Life As No One Knows It , she calls out some big-name public intellectuals for missing the boat on the ancient, fundamental question, “What Is Life?” Subtitled The Physics of Life’s Emergence, one of the book’s major themes is a critique of the orthodox view in the physical sciences that life is an “epiphenomenon.”  This is the argument, often heard in mainstream popular science, that life is a kind of illusion. It’s nothing special and fully explainable by way of atoms and their motions. Walker’s rebuttal to these arguments is bold, bracing, and a long time coming. I first met Walker at the famous 2018 “ NASA and Technosignatures ” meeting where the space agency called a bunch of us together to brainstorm new methods in its search for intelligent life beyond Earth. I was deeply impressed by her creativity, insights, and just how much fun it was to talk with her. Diving into her papers, I found a view of life on Earth (and elsewhere in the Universe) that changed my thinking on both subjects. In the standard physics perspective on life, living systems are fully reducible to the atoms from which they are constructed. If you know the laws those atoms obey, you are done. The rest is just details. Advocates of this view will concede that, yes, those details are complicated. Still, they will argue, nothing fundamentally new is needed to explain life. If you had God’s computer you could, in principle, predict everything about life via those atoms and their laws. Walker is not having any of this. For her, the key distinction between life and other kinds of “things” is the role of information .  For Walker and those who share her views (like me), life is the only physical system that uses information. While it’s possible to describe a rock in terms of the information in its crystal structure, the rock doesn’t care. The physics of the rock doesn’t require the informational view because information is not needed to account for the rock’s behavior. Life, however, is a different ballgame. Life needs information. It senses it, stores it, copies it, transmits it, and processes it. This insight is, for Walker, the way to understand those strange aspects of life like its ability to set its own goals and be a “self-creating and self-maintaining” agent. In the first half of the book, Walker lays out her path toward this perspective. She recounts how her graduate advisor — none other than my friend, co-conspirator, and co-founder of 13.8 Marcelo Glieser — defined three problems that began her questioning: the origin of matter, the origin of life, and the origin of consciousness. These are the heart of truly “Big Picture” science, and they haunted Walker throughout her early scientific career. Later, with her post-doctoral mentor Paul Davies, she worked to find an approach to those big questions that could reveal what the real problem was. Why did all attempts to reduce life to “nothing but” matter fail? That was where her informational view of life began.   As Walker writes: “Paul Davies and I aimed to identify which aspects of life will prove too stubborn in attempts for reduction to known physics and chemistry. […] What we came up with, stated most bluntly, directs attention to the question: How is it that information can cause things ?” [T]reating living agents as some kind of illusory sideshow to a fictional “theory of everything” is a foundational mistake. She next plays out a lovely rhetorical exercise where she asks the reader to turn the page. On that next page is a single line asking the reader to turn the page again. In this way, she demonstrates concretely how information which began in her mind can cause something to happen in the physical world (you turning the page). What she wants to show is that life is the means through which information becomes causal and the only place this kind of causation can happen is in and through living agents (and perhaps artifacts they create a ’la AI). Information, fundamentally, is what makes life so different. The second half of the book begins Walker’s explanation of exactly what she believes follows from this recognition, something she and her collaborators call assembly theory . I am going to cover that constellation of ideas in another post. What matters for now is the power of this information-centric view for reframing so much of what happens at the frontiers of physics. As Marcelo, Evan Thompson, and I wrote about in our recent book, The Blind Spot Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience , treating living agents as some kind of illusory sideshow to a fictional “theory of everything” is a foundational mistake. I expect there will be many approaches to undoing this mistake and placing the “aliveness” of life as science’s central question. Walker’s emphasis on information, however, stands out as a promising and paradigm-busting path to that goal. It’s also why Life as No One Knows It is an essential read. Gus Walz broke the internet with his tearful love for his dad. Then the bullying began CHICAGO – A tearful, unscripted moment between Tim Walz and his 17-year-old son, Gus, has unleashed a flood of praise and admiration – but also prompted ugly online bullying. Gus Walz , who has a nonverbal learning disorder as well as anxiety and ADHD, watched excitedly from the front row of Chicago’s United Center and sobbed openly Wednesday night as his father, the Democratic nominee for vice president, delivered his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. The Minnesota governor was recounting the difficult fertility treatment he and his wife, Gwen, went through to conceive their daughter, Hope. More: Tim Walz's son Gus has a learning disorder. Can his visibility help disabled Americans? DNC live updates: Kamala Harris to formally accept nomination Walz followed up by expressing his love for his family from the stage, saying: "Hope, Gus and Gwen, you are my entire world. And I love you." Gus Walz jumped up from his seat, tears on his face, pointed his index finger and said, “I love you, Dad,” followed soon after with "That's my dad!" The touching moment between father and son, captured live by television cameras, went viral and has largely been received adoringly on the internet and the airwaves. Fox News shared a clip of the viral moment on its TikTok page , writing "Gus Walz steals show during dad's acceptance speech." The comments were overwhelmingly positive. “I hope to inspire my kids so much that when they see me speak of the dreams and passion I have for my country they are moved to tears like Gus Walz was,” Chasten Buttigieg, husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, wrote on X. “@Tim_Walz has dedicated his life to service and has clearly exceeded in being an excellent, supportive, and loving father every step of the way,” he wrote. “We should all be so lucky to know a love like that.” Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., who spoke before Walz Wednesday night, praised the love between Walz and his children. More: Who is Gus Walz and what is a non-verbal learning disorder? “You know you’ve done well as a parent when your kids are as proud of you as Gus and Hope are of Tim Walz,” she wrote on X. “’That’s my dad.’ No three words better describe our next Vice President.” Actress Mia Farrow added: “Gosh! When young Gus Walz, adorable son of Gwen and Tim Walz, his face streaming tears of pride shouted ‘That’s my dad’ he won my heart.” Trump supporter and podcaster dismisses Gus Walz as 'puffy beta male' But the show of affection triggered a swath of snark and ugly comments on social media, many from MAGA supporters of former President Donald Trump, who faces Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Walz in November. Conservative columnist and right-wing provocateur Ann Coulter mocked the teenager’s tears. “Talk about weird,” she wrote on X. The message has since been deleted. Mike Crispi, a Trump supporter and podcaster from New Jersey, mocked Walz’s “stupid crying son” on X and added, “You raised your kid to be a puffy beta male. Congrats.” Alec Lace, a Trump supporter who hosts a podcast about fatherhood, took his own swipe at the teenager: “Get that kid a tampon already,” he wrote, an apparent reference to a Minnesota state law that Walz signed as governor in that required schools to provide free menstrual supplies to students. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Jay Weber, a conservative Milwaukee radio host, made a now-deleted post on X criticizing the Walz family. "If the Walzs (sic) represent today's American man, this country is screwed: 'Meet my son, Gus. He's a blubbering b---- boy. His mother and I are very proud'." After removing the post, Weber apologized and claimed he didn't know Gus had a learning disability. USA TODAY reached out to the Walz campaign, which declined to comment. Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung released a statement to USA TODAY that said the campaign "is focused on holding Walz and Harris accountable for their dangerously liberal policies that are bad for America." It didn't address the bullying posts. Trump came under fire in 2015 after he appeared to mock a New York Times reporter with a disability. Critics said Trump's taunts could encourage others to engage in similar behavior. Posts reflect bullying kids face constantly, advocates say Advocates for children with learning disabilities were outraged by the venom directed at the Walz family. “What we're seeing with the bullying of Gus Walz online isn't just cruel – it's a painful reminder of what kids with disabilities face every single day,” said Katy Neas, chief executive officer of The Arc of the United States , a Washington-based nonprofit advocacy group for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied than their peers, Neas said. “That means our society is teaching countless kids with disabilities that they are somehow less than because of factors outside of their control, including emotional expression and disability,” she said. “What's worse is that bullying can have a direct impact on their academic achievement, which in turn means fewer opportunities as adults. We're failing these kids when we don't understand or value their experiences.” Research shows that bullying behavior often stems from a combination of factors, such as a desire for social dominance, a lack of empathy, or modeling of aggressive behaviors at home, said Kristen Eccleston, a former special education teacher and advocate for children with social-emotional needs. “Children with learning disabilities are especially vulnerable because bullies may perceive them as ‘easy targets’ due to their struggles with communication or social skills," said Eccleston, who works for the Weinfeld Education Group, which is based in Bethesda, Maryland, and works with parents to ensure that their children have the supports and services they need. More: 'That's my dad!': Gus Walz has emotional reaction during Tim Walz's DNC speech “As parents, it's heartbreaking to see our children suffer from such cruelty,” Eccleston said. “In moments like Gus', where a child is being bullied, it's crucial to surround them with love, validate their emotions, and remind them that the hurtful opinions of others do not determine their worth. Families should use these public experiences to foster open dialogue about emotions, with the goal of helping their child develop strong self-advocacy skills and a healthy sense of self.” Anne Strober, whose son has autism, said the bullying Gus Walz is facing is despicable. “For me, it just represents how a lot of people have lost their humanity,” she said. “You have a lot of people, now with social media, who feel very emboldened because they’re behind their keyboards and they can just say what they need to say and with a degree of anonymity. It’s still hurtful whether it’s face to face or it’s online. There’s no place for it.” Public schools often aren’t able to stop acts of bullying, so parents who fear for their children’s safety often pull them out of school or choose to home-school them, said Strober, who lives in North Potomac, Maryland, and works with parents through the Weinfeld Education Group. "Children should be off limits to bullying, especially by adults, no matter what political party their parents belong to,” she said. "Gus isn't going to see all of their hateful comments, but other kids will. And it will absolutely hurt them and their families.” Contributing: Brianne Pfannenstiel , Des Moines Register Screen Rant 20 best gojo quotes in jujutsu kaisen. Your changes have been saved Email is sent Email has already been sent Please verify your email address. You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. Jujutsu Kaisen Finally Confirms The Death Of A Major Character The one piece remake's usopp controversy explained, shonen jump's newest anime has one reason it's practically guaranteed to succeed. Warning: Contains manga spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen!! Gojo's memorable quotes range from heartfelt gratitude to biting revulsion, making him a walking quote generator. His most iconic quotes reflect his enormous ego, strong teaching instincts, and deep concern for Jujutsu society. Gojo's best quotes provide insight into his character, relationships, and mindset, showcasing his unique perspective and powerful status. As a teacher, mentor, and face of Jujutsu Kaisen 's sorcerer community, Satoru Gojo 's words matter. Moreover, Gojo had no problems voicing his opinions or making brash comments. He relished letting friends or foes, underlings, or colleagues know what he was thinking. Accordingly, for the parts of the story that he was in, Gojo was a walking generator of quotable quotes. As the self-claimed, and widely acknowledged, most powerful wizard in the Jujustu sorcerer community, Gojo had an enormous ego. Gojo was also deeply concerned about Jujutsu society and felt a strong sense of responsibility to help it develop - by training the younger generation of sorcerers to be the best they can be. His teaching instincts made it easy for him to give advice. His pride made it easy for him to advise anyone he felt needed - which was everyone he met - including Sukuna. Indeed, Gojo couldn't help keeping his mouth shut. Naturally, with a personality like Gojo's, his quotes ran the gamut from heartfelt gratitude to biting revulsion; from constructive criticism to destructive satire. Below are Gojo's most memorable or noteworthy quotes that are - in the context of the story - worth remembering or highlighting. 20 "You Cryin'?" Season 2, episode #5, "hidden inventory/premature death". An iconic line from the Hidden Inventory arc, the cheeky comment was aimed at Utahime after Gojo swoops in to rescue her and gives a bit of context as to the comically strained relationship between the pair once they reach adulthood. The moment also perfectly characterizes Gojo, showing that while he doesn't mind playing the hero, especially when it comes to rescuing his friends, he's still unapologetically himself in every situation he's thrown into. 19 "My Six Eyes Tell Me You're Suguru Geto, But My Soul Knows Otherwise." Chapter 90 "the shibuya incident, part 8", season 2, episode #9 "the shibuya incident - gate open". The tragic history between Gojo and his best friend Geto culminates in the Shibuya arc in the most heartbreaking way possible when Gojo finally sees Geto, or rather Kenjaku in Geto's body. Having been the one to kill Geto after the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons, Gojo is reasonably confused seeing his former friend standing before him again. Of course, Kenjaku takes full advantage of this knowledge to trap Gojo in the Prison Realm as he struggles with the memories flashing before his eyes at the sight of Geto's face. Gojo's words reflect his disbelief, as he logically knows that Geto is dead even without needing to use the Six Eyes and, as much as he wants Geto to be alive, he knows it simply cannot be, lacing his words with an unmistakable tinge of sadness. 18 "Don't Worry, I'm the Strongest." Chapter 2 "secret execution", season 1, episode 2 "for myself". Character introductions are quite crucial and this quote from Gojo's very first appearance in the series is quite straightforward and sums up exactly what his character is like right from the get-go. When Yuji first eats Sukuna's finger, Gojo arrives at the scene not long after and tells him to let Sukuna take control for ten seconds. Yuji is of course reasonably concerned but Gojo reassures him that he is the strongest and will be able to handle it. Gojo then engages in a brief exchange of blows, never quite fazed by Sukuna, proving that he is indeed quite adept despite his silly, laidback persona. Of course, as the series progresses, fans find out that there is indeed much more to Gojo's character, and his status as the strongest holds quite a bit of depth and meaning, but the quote serves as an effective introduction to his character nonetheless. 17 “We Can’t Have Him Becoming SkullGreymon...” The Secret Inventory arc explored Gojo's backstory, and gave audiences a look into what happened between the world's strongest sorcerer and his ex-best friend Geto before he became antagonistic. The arc shows what the pair were like back when they were students at Jujutsu high, and before they had to worry about the many problems that adult sorcerers face. One of the funniest moments in the arc was an unexpected Digimon reference made by Gojo. During a conversation regarding something relatively important, the sorcerer says: "I get it. It would be fine if he turned into MetalGreymon, but we can‘t have him becoming SkullGreymon. So we have him start over from Koromon." The moment proves that Gojo, even when discussing something serious, can't help but make a lighthearted comment . 16 “Maybe I Should Just Kill All The Higher-Ups. ” Season 1, episode #5, "curse womb must die ii". For many Jujutsu Kaisen fans, it's easy to see Gojo as a character with a bit of an ego. His whole life, he's been deemed the strongest, and despite internal conflicts he has regarding himself – he believes it. Gojo is also an individual that, despite his status in the world, despises Jujutsu politics, and in turn, holds a deep hatred for many of the elders that make rules for Jujutsu society. That's why it comes as no surprise that in the middle of a relatively casual conversation, Gojo drops a comment contemplating whether it'd be worth it to kill all te higher-ups in the Jujutsu world. While he could've just been making an offputting joke, there's a strong chance that the powerful sorcerer was speaking his genuine thought s out loud. 15 "It'll be Fine. After All... You're Weak." Chapter 15 "domain", season 1, episode 7 "assault". Gojo's fight against Jogo at the beginning of the series includes yet another one of Gojo's most well-known quotes. At this point, very little was known about Gojo's abilities, and his words served as a direct insult to Jogo, a seemingly powerful curse at the time. Nonetheless, Gojo exuded pure confidence, and his Cursed Technique and Domain Expansion were subsequently explained as he fought Jogo without breaking much of a sweat. The scene proved exactly why Gojo was called the strongest sorcerer and that he did indeed have the strength to back up his arrogance. Gojo is quite simply one of the few sorcerers so sure of his abilities that he could tell a curse that he was weak right to his face, and the quote is easily one of the most memorable instances from the early stages of the story that endeared Gojo's character to fans. 14 "Me, a Target of the Great Sukuna? What an Honor!" Season 1, episode 2, "for myself". One thing that really made Jujutsu Kaisen stand out when it began airing was the way that it flipped the classic shonen idea of the "protagonist being taken over by a malicious entity" by having Yuji willingly eat an extremely cursed object which caused him to become possessed by the "King of Curses", Ryomen Sukuna. In the second episode of the anime's first season, the series introduces Gojo Satoru as a force to be reckoned with, jumping into battle with Sukuna and making a coy comment about having a target on his back. Given recent events in the manga, this comment holds even more weight . 13 "You Can Make A Flower Bloom, You Can Admire It... But You Can't Tell That Flower, 'I Want You to Understand Me.'" Chapter 236 "heading south". As the chapter which breaks the news of Gojo's death in Jujutsu Kaisen , chapter 236 provides boundless insight into Gojo's character and his point of view on the fight against Sukuna. Gojo is seen at an airport talking to his fellow departed friends and sorcerers and makes a lovely analogy using flowers which can be interpreted in two ways. On one hand, one can take the flowers to represent Gojo, who was always defined by his strength almost to the point of being objectified because of it. No one, except for maybe Geto, had ever been able to understand Gojo for who he truly was or even form much of a connection with him. Thus, he simply remained a flower that everyone could admire on a surface level for his unquestionable strength. On the other hand, Gojo's words can also be taken to represent his relationship with his students and fellow sorcerers. As their teacher, Gojo helped them bloom by cultivating their abilities and helping them get stronger. However, his words imply that the sheer difference in strength between them never really allowed Gojo to connect with them or understand them . 12 "It's Your Long Dead Friend Yuji!" Season 1, episode #14, "kyoto sister school exchange event - group battle 0". Despite thinking that he'd died halfway season 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen , Nobara and Megumi were relieved – if annoyed – to discover that he had in fact survived. The sorcerer made his grand re-introduction right before the Kyoto Exchange Student event, with Gojo valiantly declaring how he was brought back. Yuji's classmates might not have taken the news as well as the student-teacher pair expected, but the moment shows how Gojo and Yuji's fun-loving personalities can sometimes be just a tad obnoxious to the people around them , even if they are endearing. 11 "Throughout Heaven and Earth... I Alone Am the Honored One." Chapter 75 "hidden inventory, part 11", season 2, episode 4 "hidden inventory 4". One of Gojo's most iconic quotes in Jujutsu Kaisen occurs during his fight against Toji Fushiguro. Taken to the edge of death by the Sorcerer Killer, Gojo has an epiphany about his Cursed Technique and gains a new understanding of Reverse Cursed Technique. As the strongest sorcerer in the series, Gojo has always been cocky and arrogant, and rightly so. As such, the sentence comes across as characteristically egotistical . That said, Gojo's words against Toji reflect his enlightenment as he finally discovers the true extent of his powers and transcends the assumed limitations of what jujutsu can accomplish. Gojo referring to himself as 'the honored one' also draws interesting parallels to Sukuna, who is later referred to as 'the disgraced one' by Angel, seemingly setting up their fateful battle. 10 "For Real Real. I Feel Like New." Chapter 74 "hidden inventory", season 2, episode 4 "hidden inventory 4". One of the more shocking events in the early part of the story was Toji Fushiguro's assassination of Gojo. Until that point, Gojo seemed invincible or, at the very least, able to put up a better fight than he did against Toji's initial push. The surprise and shock that fans felt was echoed in the expression on Gojo's face. If humiliation could be personified- Gojo was its poster boy. However, fans were equally surprised - as was Toji - by his complete recovery two chapters later. Not only does it demonstrate that Gojo is still his egotistical self, but more importantly, that he's found a means to be even better than he was before. 9 "They'll Be As Good As Me Someday." Chapter 11 "the dream", season 1, episode 6 "after the rain". With all his bluster and pushing of the personal brand, it’s clear that Gojo did not think highly of many other sorcerers in the community. Indeed, as his first encounter with Sukuna illustrated, he didn’t even think much of the King of Curses – the most feared sorcerer in the history of the world. That’s what makes this quote so interesting. Not only does he admit that there are others as good as him, but it also reveals Gojo's tacit admission that they have the potential to be better than him. That is, anyone as good as Gojo should either be able to defeat him or, at least, not be defeated by him - which, for Gojo, is as good as being defeated. 8 "I'm Gonna Reset This Crappy Jujutsu World." In his younger days as a student, Gojo enjoyed the whole Jujutsu sorcerer experience. He lived and breathed it, and came away happier from the experience. But with the cold-blooded murder of Riko Amanai, and his friend's steady descent into the darkness afterward, Gojo's understanding of the Jujutsu sorcerer community matured. He no longer saw the community as a source of his enjoyment but as a cabal that manipulated others, especially the youth, for their own interests. This quote succinctly elucidates Gojo’s contempt for community administration in its current form and his plan to change it for the better. 7 "Purple!" Chapter 75 "the hidden inventory, part 11", season 2, episode 4 "hidden inventory 4". Gojo was born with a silver spoon of magical abilities, namely, being the first Gojo clan member in recent memory to be born with both the Six Eyes and Limitless techniques . However, what he, and everyone else, did not know at the time was that Gojo also had the ability to use a secret, super-powerful, Gojo clan technique known as Purple. Purple combines Limitless' Red and Bull abilities to unleash a massive destructive force. Gojo only discovered how to use Purple in the middle of his fight against Toji Fushiguro . The stress of dying, resurrecting, and fighting for his life again unlocked the secret of its use. This quote is the incantation that unleashes its power. 6 "Infinity Exists Everywhere." Chapter 14 "assault", season 1, episode 7 assault". One of the reasons Gojo has such a big ego is because he truly is a powerful sorcerer. Power hasn’t corrupted Gojo, it just gave him an inflated belief in himself. However, one problem with fans' understanding of his power is that it's hard to understand intuitively. This quote goes a long way to pulling back the curtain on his abilities. It reveals that, like the mathematical formula for infinity, the technique approximates the attempt to close the distance between two points moving in the same direction. According to the formula, the distance can never equal "0", because the point ahead will always be infinitesimally ahead of the point behind. Since infinity is everywhere, Gojo can manipulate it such that nothing should be able to hit Gojo unless he decides to turn off the ability. 5 "I Have Faith In Everyone." Chapter 91 "the shibuya incident, part 9", season 2, episode 10 "pandemonium". The Shibuya Incident arc ended with Kenjaku pulling off one of the most important power moves in the story – he was able to trick Gojo just long enough to send him to the Prison Realm. Almost as soon as the trap was sprung, Gojo cursed himself for making a rookie mistake, and not having been more careful. Nevertheless, despite being the guy who always wants the final shot, this quote reveals how much Gojo has matured. That is, he realizes that he doesn’t need to rely on himself to get the win. Rather, he can rest assured that his team – Yuji, Nobara, Megumi, and the others won't just step forward and take up the fight, but actually win it. Gojo includes Nobara Kugisaki among the students he has faith in. This is likely because, at the time that he was sealed in the prison realm, he had not learned of Nobara's fate. 4 "I Hope You Don't Mind If I Show Off A Little." One of the subtler but more enjoyable elements of Gojo's personality is his sense of humor. At times, it can be exuberantly hilarious, even finding ways to use Digimon to a complex sorcerer's concept . At other times, it can be cutting and acerbic. However, it's always entertaining. Whether he uses it as a tactic to throw off an opponent, to cope with the stress of the situation, or whether he truly finds the situation - it's always entertaining. Moreover, it also provides a key marker of his attitude. When Gojo stops joking, he’s about to get serious. This quote is the perfect example of his sense of humor. Interestingly, he's used it twice, both times being right before fighting Sukuna. 3 "My Best Friend Did. My One And Only." Chapter 0.4 "bright darkness", jujutsu kaizen 0. Gojo is the perfect example of a social introvert. He can, and does, hang out with others. He is not socially awkward in public – in fact, he quite enjoys the limelight. However, all these interactions are merely at the surface level. There’s no deeper connection with the people around him. He is engaging but aloof. Intuitively, this makes sense. He's been so powerful for so long that it's hard for him to relate on a personal level with anyone else. This quote exposes Gojo's loneliness. Geto was, for a time, as powerful as Gojo and suffered many of the same problems connecting with others. They quickly formed a deep bond, and for once in his life Gojo had a true friend - and it made him happy. The death of Riko Amanai changed that, and Gojo has been lonely ever since. After Geto, he had more in common with Sukuna than with other sorcerers. 2 "Love Is The Most Twisted Curse Of All." Chapter 0.1: "the cursed child", jujutsu kaisen 0. This is an interesting quote largely due to those who made it. While Gojo is interested and cares for his students and the Jujutsu sorcerer community, there had been no evidence at that time that he'd experienced the kind of love that existed between Yuta and Rika. In other words, it would not have been out of place for Yuta to ask Gojo, "Who are you to tell me about love." However, upon deeper consideration, the quote is quite profound. Considering what we learn later about Gojo's relationship with Geto, it reveals that Gojo certainly knows enough to offer his opinion. On the other hand, based on the translation in the manga, the quote implies that curses, like Rika, who spawn as a result of negative emotions connected with love, are bound to be abnormal and mutant because the underlying emotion is so powerful and intense. Taken both ways, it reveals the comprehensiveness of Gojo's mindset and that he was looking for a way to help Yuta. In the manga, Gojo says, "I've always believed love manifests the most distorted curses." 1 "Nah, I'd Win." Chapter 221: "gain and loss". If there is any quote that distills the essence of Saturo Gojo , this is the one. It was made in response to a question from Yuji about whether Gojo would be able to defeat a resurrected Sukuna. Gojo's response was instinctual and immediate. It left little doubt in Yuji’s mind about who would win. Moreover, it's the type of response fans have come to expect. Other than his brush with Toji Fushiguro, no one has come close to stopping Gojo. Gojo never gets in a fight he thinks he'll lose, because every fight he gets into - he wins. It oozes Gojo’s brash and bombastic persona. It was also absolutely accurate - until it wasn't. Jujutsu Kaisen is available from Crunchyroll. Jujutsu Kaisen Jujutsu Kaisen is a supernatural action anime that follows high school student Yuuji Itadori as he battles against magical curses. After Yuji selflessly saves a classmate by taking a curse into his own body, he is discovered and trained by a powerful sorcerer named Satoru Gojo. Gojo, who also happens to be a faculty member at a high school, enrolls Yuji there to help him and other students prepare themselves against the supernatural forces that plague humanity. Explaining the Sweet Meaning Behind Justin and Hailey Bieber's Son's Name Jack is the middle name of Justin’s father, Jeremy Bieber. The pop star did not grow up with his dad, who separated from his mom soon after he was born. But they have since developed a relationship he clearly wants to honor in the next generation of Biebers. Additionally, a lot of the Biebers have first names that start with J, meaning everyone shares the initials “JB.” The couple revealed that they were expecting in May in a post of photos and videos on Instagram taken during their vow renewal ceremony in Hawaii. In the images, Hailey is wearing a white dress that showed off her baby bump; however, in an interview with W Magazine in July, the model said she had kept the news private until quite late in her pregnancy. “I was honestly able to keep it quiet because I stayed small for a long time. I didn't have a belly, really, until I was six months pregnant, which was when I announced it. I was able to wear big jackets and stuff,” she shared. “I probably could have hid it until the end. But I didn't enjoy the stress of not being able to enjoy my pregnancy outwardly. I felt like I was hiding this big secret, and it didn’t feel good. I wanted the freedom to go out and live my life.” The desire to keep the pregnancy a secret as long as possible was partially motivated by her bad experiences with her marriage being in the spotlight. “People have made me feel so bad about my relationship since day one,” Hailey said. “‘Oh, they’re falling apart. They hate each other. They’re getting divorced.’ It’s like people don’t want to believe that we’re happy,” she says. “I used to try to act like it hurts less and less. I’ve tried to think that you get used to it at a certain point, that this is what’s going to be said and this is how people are going to be. But I realize that it doesn’t actually ever hurt any less.” Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at ELLE.com . Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and more. Her first book, The Lonely Hunter, will be released by Dial Press in February 2022. 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Pew Research Center conducted this analysis to better understand voters who said they planned to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the 2024 presidential election. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,201 adults – including 7,569 registered voters – from Aug. 5 to 11, 2024. Everyone who took part in this survey is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), a group of people recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses who have agreed to take surveys regularly. This kind of recruitment gives nearly all U.S. adults a chance of selection. Surveys were conducted either online or by telephone with a live interviewer. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other factors.  Read more about the ATP’s methodology . Here are the  questions used for this analysis , the topline and the survey methodology . Though the third-party candidate was capturing about 15% of registered voters in early July, he lost significant ground after that. In early August, just 7% of voters said they leaned toward or preferred Kennedy for president. This data comes from Pew Research Center surveys conducted in July and August. As RFK Jr. exits the race, here are some findings about his supporters: What Kennedy voters did after Biden withdrew from race Many of Kennedy’s July supporters decided to back a different candidate after Joe Biden left the race. These voters picked Kamala Harris over Donald Trump by two-to-one. Among voters who said they backed Kennedy in July, a majority (61%) supported a different candidate in August. Roughly four-in-ten (39%) continued to back RFK Jr. Far more of those who changed their preference decided to support Harris (39%) than Trump (20%). Kennedy’s voters were lukewarm in their support In August, just 18% of Kennedy’s supporters said they backed him strongly. This compared with nearly two-thirds of Trump (64%) and Harris (62%) supporters. Which voters were more likely to support RFK Jr.   Kennedy’s remaining supporters in August were far younger than Harris’ or Trump’s. About two-thirds of Kennedy’s supporters were under 50, compared with 46% of Harris’ and 38% of Trump’s. While roughly half of Harris and Trump supporters follow what is going on in government and public affairs most of the time, only about a quarter (24%) of Kennedy supporters do. Kennedy’s supporters also were far less likely to say they were highly motivated to vote in the presidential election. In August, the following shares of each candidate’s supporters said they were extremely motivated to vote: Harris: 70% Kennedy: 23% Most Kennedy supporters did not identify as partisans – and a majority held unfavorable views of both Harris and Trump Most of Kennedy’s remaining supporters did not call themselves partisans. Just 14% consider themselves Republicans while 12% consider themselves Democrats. The vast majority of his supporters (74%) say they are independent or something else. A larger share lean toward the Republican Party than the Democratic Party (40% vs. 26%). In August, Kennedy supporters were sour on both Harris and Trump – 61% said they had an unfavorable view of both candidates. Note: Here are the  questions used for this analysis , the topline and the survey methodology . Donald Trump Election 2024 Kamala Harris Voters & Voting Hannah Hartig is a senior researcher focusing on U.S. politics and policy research at Pew Research Center . 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