Post-Truth Era Literary Analysis

Censorship is the way individuals in power assert what they want over those who cannot control what happens. Eventually, the censoring becomes comfortable and begin to fear a life without it. This complacency is seen in the events from Ray Bradbury’s childhood up to the time of him writing Fahrenheit 451. Bradbury’s awareness of the influence censoring had was apparent; as a result, the well-being of society is dramatically emphasized. Throughout the course of Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury vividly illustrates about the illegitimacy of censorship; this is done by referencing the reason to censor, the history during Fahrenheit 451, and the effect it has on the well being of society.

Fear is the basis of the whole thing – fear of the mysterious, fear of defeat, fear of death"(Carlisle). Thus, when everything is controlled by religion in the society it would also mean it is controlled by fear. Religion creates an excuse for anything they do and fear of going against what religion is telling people to do makes them very easy to manipulate. Gilead is proof that how people change the religion, Bible in this case, in order for it to fit their narrative and use it to oppress others. One way they did this was by using salvagings or hangings to show what happens to people who did not follow the rules, did something against religion.

In this reference Black gives the definition of Humbug as being “deceptive misinterpretation, short of lying, especially by pretentious word or deed, of someone’s own thoughts, feelings, or attitudes” (Footnote) What I think he is doing here is saying that bullshit is much like the term humbug, therefore when Frankfurt uses this term, he is creating a claim based off of resemblance. A little later in his essay he compares bullshit with lying. He describes that the bullshitter will make a claim or statement “[...] without bothering to take into account at all the question of its accuracy,” whereas the liar knows of the truth, but tries to manipulate it so the other person cannot tell what the truth really is. In other words they are both trying to make the other person believe something else.

His mindset soon becomes to be very selfish even by ignoring Liberty. Rand gives her theme of selfishness that she believes would benefit us all if we would only try

As the story progresses, he begins to understand why he thinks in the manner that he does. Sanders does an excellent job of showing how his thinking changes as the text progresses. He does this through his brilliant use of interior monologue and personal anecdotes. In his essay, Sanders opens with a debate that he had with his friend Anneke.

In Michael Levin’s “The Case for Torture”, he uses many cases of emotional appeal to persuade the reader that torture is necessary in extreme cases. There are many terms/statements that stick with the reader throughout the essay so that they will have more attachment to what is being said. Levin is particularly leaning to an audience based in the United States because he uses an allusion to reference an event that happened within the states and will better relate to the people that were impacted by it. The emotional appeals used in this essay are used for the purpose of persuading the reader to agree that in extreme instances torture is necessary and the United States should begin considering it as a tactic for future cases of extremity. One major eye catching factor of this essay is the repetitive use of words that imply certain stigmas.

“How to Tell a True War Story” and “Ambush” are stories that both explore on topics: truth, the real definition of a true war story, and the role of truth. O 'Brien starts off “How to Tell a True War Story” with “This is true.” Starting this story with such a bold sentence not only makes it seem more true, but to some extent, it acts as a comfort statement to the narrator’s own doubts, as if there were unspeakable uncertainties and lies of the narrator. The title of this story also comes into play, with a meta-fictional name “How to Tell a True War Story”, as if it were a guide, a manual, having a true war story tell the readers how to tell a true war story. However ironically, towards the middle of the story, us as

While this may be a huge generalization, but it seems to me this is really true about any person of authority. Thus, is why this is the most potent rhetorical device. I believe what also helps this is as discussed in previous units the majority of people are uncritical. That means people are overly impressed by power, authority, and celebrity they will also allow someone to control or lead them as long as they make their perceived values seem correct. That to me is simply an example of ethos.

People think that some elite groups only control the information, so they have created new information themselves. People prefer more stimulant and interesting stories. Some conspiracy theorists insist that there are a lot of conspiracy theories now. For example,

This allowed Machiavelli to “create a stir” and “shock the Western world” (ABC Clio), and become the idol that we know him as today. Machiavelli was the turning point where men started to value power, seeking to find Machiavelli in

These viewers will not let themselves be challenged because the audience feels comfortable with the media that favors the same view. However, truth in journalism is a major key, the audience will never have the whole story if the only media the viewers watch are the ones that share the same views as individual. Like Bernie Goldburg states “It is up to the viewer to want to be challenged, to want to find the truth, by following other sources of media, ones that share different views and beliefs.” The truth is plain and simple, it is obvious that bias does exist in media, very strongly and has control on what is said and shown, however bias does also exist in the viewers as well. Viewers mainly stick close to what they believe and share common ground with.

The Literary Realism of William Dean Howells and Mark Twain The Civil War was an eventful time for the World, and the root for many transitions in the Unites States. Not only were new innovations like weapon machinery, and movements such as Women’s Suffrage, and Prohibition causing American conversation, but the literary realism of writers such as Mark Twain and William Dean Howells. With similar backgrounds and realistic views on the post civil war these two notable writers made readers feel like their stories were relatable and personable. Literary Realism is stories that were created to assimilate to the American way of life post civil war.

Hope Wilhite Myers EN H 4th 30 January 2016 To Build A Fire Literary Analysis To Build A Fire is a short story that shows the true unmerciful power of nature. A man's foolish decision to think he could defeat nature ended with the taking of his life. The story takes place in one of the coldest expanses of land in the world, Alaska.

The creator of a piece of literature is at hands to display an array of themes and allegories. Yet, many texts that have been renowned for excellence have also been censored and banned because of these themes and allegories. History has not been kind to the controversial words written by authors. So, should books only express hopeful and positive narratives? The evident answer is no.

Each Kindness and The Other Side share many differences, similarities, and valuable life lessons. In the book, “Each Kindness”, the new girl Maya wanted to acquire “true” friends, She aspired to “fit in” with the girl at her new school. This book conjured people of all ages, leaving them inspired to be kind and accepting. In the book, “The Other Side,” Clover and Annie's, two girls of different races wanted to be friends, but segregation got in the way. The fence of segregation deified their friendship.