John Hersey’s Hiroshima is not only a detailed account of the Americans bombing Japan in 1945, but he inserts rhetorical devices that encourage readers to feel pathos while reading. Ironic occurrences make readers think about the paradoxes that occurred. Alliteration added soft and hard moods to situations, which allowed the ambiance of the story to take
Mr. Crystal then reverses his augment and effectively begins to layout a defense for texting by describing commonly held opinions about technology and its effect on language. Beginning with early communication devices and how people had reservations about these inventions and the supposed negative effects on language. He marvels at the mixed emotions that this technology has aroused in humans, and how it has created a technological milestone. Texting as a way to transmit a message was born out of the development of a global system for communication networks in the mid-80s.
However, I appreciated the book’s objective as well as, a political statement regarding some realities that seemed stark and may threaten, or undermine, the economics of wellbeing, national security, as well as, the society unless they are addressed in a more effective manner. In his book, Peterson mentions Margaret Thatcher who says that it may be easy for the politicians to opt for the current gratification while they make other people pay the price for the future. However, that does not really change the reality that there is a price, since the price has a potential of being truly terrible. I do agree that the prospects of twin deficits, as mentioned by Peterson, have had some effect on the confidence, easiness, as well as on consumer and business behavior; although the effects have not yet been felt on the interest rates. The main reason for this is that the private demand for the investment capital is very weak.
The repeated sentence asserts the author’s argument which is followed by ‘proof’ of this assertion. Creates a structured argument. | Simile | - “like biting into a polystyrene cup filled with shaving cream”. Author’s description of pavlova. | In Dork, Geek, Jew , the author’s description of a pavlova uses many devices to emphases his strong dislike of it, which furthers his assertion of his un-Australian-ness.
“The Catcher in the Rye” heightens the knowledge and appreciation of “Igby Goes Down” by providing an erudite commentary on the superficiality and cultural values of modern American culture. Through the exploration of aspects such as their cultural values, relationships, inner thoughts and the protagonists themselves ones appreciation of Burr Steers’ film “Igby Goes Down” may heighten to some extent or degree. The character of Holden and the cultural values he represents in captures the key components of Igby’s mindset. The anti-hypocrisy perspective Holden holds and his disrespect for adult society results in his alienation of society and in turn, his lack of clear directions. This “pretentious” nature of society is one that Holden will not conform to and this is the key idea is the relationship between the two protagonists.
Miner makes subtle comedic reference to the classic stereotype of doctors having atrocious handwriting when he writes, "write them down in an ancient and secret language." He also describes shaving in a way that portrays the act as barbaric and self mutilating, "scraping and lacerating the surface of the face with a sharp instrument." Americans are seen by the author as private and secretive about their bodies and various bodily functions. He makes the observation that when they are in the "Latispoh" (Hospital) they are stripped of all dignity and control of their own bodies. Miner talks about how he finds it illogical for patients to completely trust thaumaturge when they have taken their privacy and may kill them with their treatment.
The narrator claims that the hallway of the building in which Winston lives “smelt of boiled cabbage and old rag mats”. This initial image exposes the dilapidating condition of this society, for it is a world that smells and is offensive to its citizens. Not only does this society offend the sense of sight. The imagery of the “rotting nineteenth – century homes,” suggest that the society of Oceania is not moving forward because it is still trapped in the past. The citizens of Oceania are made to feel the decay of the society in their own body.
At several points in the story, he all but addresses us directly, imploring us, for example, to notice how bad Aylmer looks in comparison even to an animal like Aminadab. The narrator can also be characterized as a moralist who condescends to his readers. Rather than trusting us to figure out the symbolism of the birthmark, for example, or allowing us to draw our own conclusions about the soundness of Aylmer’s experiment, the narrator rushes to explain every metaphor and symbol as if we might miss his point. The strong narrative voice of “The Birthmark” epitomizes a key difference between modern American short stories and nineteenth-century American short stories. Modern stories are often told in an objective, distant, even ironic voice, whereas nineteenth-century stories were usually told by passionate narrators who infused their own strong opinions.
There are many key ideas and concerns that are evident in the novel “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley. Through the novel, Huxley explores in great detail the concepts of the dangers of rampant consumerism on society, the price of perfect harmony and the dangers of unchecked scientific advancement. Through the use of literary techniques such as parody, satire and diction, Huxley shows the implications of these concepts and how it may cause humanity to become much like the world described in “Brave New World”. Firstly, in the novel “Brave New World”, Huxley explores the implications that rampant consumerism can have on society. Huxley warns that if humanity follows a system where people are encouraged to purchase goods and services in the
It is evident that there is a fundamental tension between the two world views. However, it would be incorrect to reject one view completely in favor of the other. So, while recognizing the post modern view that truth is unknowable and that we cannot be absolutely certain of our knowledge, I would also like to acknowledge the importance of human dignity. I would also like to state that some of the ethical tenets like Kantian Categorical Imperatives have their basis in human dignity. In other words, we could discover the best in science and social science on the strength of western world view.