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Infiltrating The Bahamas Summary

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Through the sarcasm, Campbell is able to achieve his goal because the readers see the issue, of Americans infiltrating The Bahamas, more clearly while allowing them to take a more serious approach to intervene. In similar fashion, Meichos-Glinton also inserts sarcasm into her work like when she says, “Who came up with football- the satisfying variety where a whole bunch of men...pile up on the little guy…and leave the runner brain damaged….” This is a very sarcastic statement. Even though Glinton-Meicholas knows that football is intended to entertain and improve athleticism, she still chooses to highlight the negative aspects like resulting injuries because it is originally an American sport. By using sarcasm, Glinton-Meicholas accomplishes

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