Ruth Ozeki’s The Book Of Form And Emptiness wins Women’s Prize for Fiction

The transcript is a speech by the winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022, expressing gratitude and reflecting on the randomness of winning. The speaker emphasizes the importance of support from women and women's institutions throughout her life and career. She calls for action to speak out and rewrite dominant narratives, highlighting the timeliness of the prize.

What is the speaker's initial reaction to winning the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022?

• She is upset about the win.

• She feels it was a random occurrence.

• She is indifferent about the win.

• She expected to win.

Which college did the speaker attend, influenced by Sylvia Plath?

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Smith College

• Princeton University

What did the speaker initially aspire to be before discovering her love for fiction?

• A poet

• A playwright

• A historian

• A journalist

What does the speaker believe is necessary in the current times?

• To ignore societal issues

• To speak out and rewrite dominant narratives

• To follow traditional narratives

• To remain silent

Why does the speaker find the prize timely?

• Because it is a new prize

• Because it is a personal achievement

• Because it highlights the need for change

• Because it is awarded annually