A Modest Proposal

The problem of over population is a problem that can be found almost any where around the world. And though different solution have been offered none are quite like the one Jonathan swift comes up with in his writing of the “A Modest Proposal”.

         The problem Swift explains is that the poor have more children then they have the means to support. These mothers instead of being able to work for their honest livelihood, are forced to employ all their time in strolling to beg sustenance for their helpless infants who, as they grow up, either turn thieves for want of work, or leave their dear native country, to fight for the Pretender in Spain, or sell themselves to the Barbadoes”. “There is over population due to mothers that aren’t able to work because they are handling their children and when these children grow up they either become thieves or leave the country; which rises another problem.

         Swift’s propose is one of a kind. I don’t believe it is a serious suggestion but one that commands so much attention that you have to read it. He proses that he suggests that to end the economic downfall in Ireland they should kill the babies by the pound or shilling, making a spoof of the rich farmers. He says they should slaughter and sell they for food and to make things such as gloves or boots. When I began reading this I was stunned at the gruesome statements. After which I realized his reaction to the problem was so extreme because he wanted people to understand how serious condition were and how bad they needed a change.

He also suggested that if less children are being produced then there won’t be so many thieves there for cutting down the crime rate and the amount of beggers which in return would raise the wealth of the area.

            

Good Readers and Good Writers

After reading Nabokov’s “Good Readers and Good Writers” I believe tat Nabokov’s Idea of what makes a good reader is a mixture of many things. One being that if you start a book already thinking you wont like it or be t all interested then you wont be. You will just pull yourself further away from the book. “Nothing is more boring or more unfair to the author that starting to read, say, Madame Bovary, with the preconceived notion that it is a denunciation of the bourgeoisie” (Nabokov). He believes that when opening a new book you must go in with and open mind and heart and be willing to enter a new world.

            Another thing he mentions in order to be a good reader is that you must re-read. Many people, including myself, often read a story and end up missing important details there fore not fully understanding the concept of the story. There are so many little details that are crucial to the story that get bi-pasted.

            In my opinion to be a good reader you must as Nabokov states go into the book with an open and willing mind, re-read what you don’t understand, have a good imagination, and be willing to us resources such as the dictionary to look up things you are unsure about. 

Although this commercial doesn't necessarily make me want to run out and buy a red bull energy drink, it is very appealing. I love adrenaline and trying new things and this commercial was clearly appealing to that part of my emotions (pathos based). I think it is very much so appealing to a specific audience who is more interested in the crazier things in life. It is also full of logos. On every thing used in the commercial  in every scene you can find multiple red bull logo. So many in fact that the commercial doesn't mention their name though out the entire commercial but within the first 10-15 seconds you can identify that is is clearly red bull.

What Im Working On

so after finishing the story and going over the different choices for a thesis I was a little stuck. I did not really agree with any of the choices which made it difficult for me to feel as though I can write a well rounded three page paper. But none the less i have decided to go with 1. Bartleby is the hero of Melville’s story in his refusal to participate in a workplace that represents the sad, dreary atmosphere of a bureaucratic, industrialized society. He is the only one standing up to a society that is increasingly oppressive to workers. I have not yet began my paper but I will be starting it right after this post. 

Have a good weekend!
 

bartleby assignment

"First, Turkey; second, Nippers; third, Ginger Nut. These may seem names, the like of which are not usually found in the Directory. In truth they were nicknames, mutually conferred upon each other by my three clerks, and were deemed expressive of their respective persons or characters." (par. 4)
At first I had a very difficult time understanding the story. After reading it and going over the story, I realized that Bartleby is the only character in the story with and actual name. I thought that was very strange at first then I realized that maybe Bartleby had a major impact then expected in the story. At first the reader can believe that Bartleby is just a bad worker who does not care about his job, or anything. Turkey and Nippers are far from each others age, and yet they do the same work. Unfortunately it showed that no matter how hard someone works, they might always be stuck in the middle class society. Turkey and Nippers do the same job as Bartleby, but they are not given real names in the story. This also makes the reader believe that middle class jobs, are somewhat being looked down upon. Even though the number of middle class workers out number the rest, they are still treated as if they don't mean as much. This is why Turkey and Nippers were not given real names in the story. To show that middle class society can be looked down upon.