Simplicity Essays

Emily Dickinson was a poet who wrote over 1,800 poems mostly about death even though she was young. Emily Dickinson’s writing was different than many other poets in the 19th century. Dickinson’s writing incorporated her emotions, metaphors, broken rhyming meter, use of dashes, and intentional capitalization unnecessary words. Dickinson’s fascination in nature that is exposed through her continues theme of nature’s beauty and the gothic movement in 19th century England most heavily influenced Dickinson’s

“Simplicity, Simplicity, Simplicity”: Thoreau’s Way of Life In “The Bean Field” chapter of Walden, Henry David Thoreau retells how he tilled the soil to farm his beans. The first year, Thoreau describes how he plants “about two acres and a half of light and sandy soil” (46). In this soil Thoreau plants beans, potatoes, corn, peas, and turnips. Rising long before the “sun had got above the shrub-oaks” (132) Thoreau levels the haughty weeds barefoot in the dew soaked soil. On this soil, Thoreau abstains

“Looking back, I realize that the books I liked best were simple, unambiguous: good versus bad and right versus wrong with right rewarded and wrong punished, mysteries unraveled and all set right in the end” (Mellix 5). I have always thought that simplicity was the answer to almost everything. I have noticed many students tying to over complicate something so simple. To me, the answer is not found in the book, but in one’s mind and response. To be truthful, I have also turned something so simple into

significance and the essence of simpleness, the closeness and proximity to nature, inequality and the societal standards in those times. These issues are the ones I tackle in this essay. The first issue that I want talk about is the importance of simplicity. In this modern era, people forget themselves, who we are and what we actually need. They tend to chase unnecessary things in life which will not lead them to anywhere and will only give them temporary happiness.

When Henry David Thoreau says, “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!” (para. 2), he’s saying that people should live as simply as they can. He believes people should live a life of freedom rather than a life or restrictions that are brought upon by structured city-life. With city-life, comes rigid, fast technology. He describes it as, “It lives too fast. Men think that it is essential that the Nation have commerce, and export ice, and talk through a telegraph, and ride thirty miles an hour, without

“Simplicity! Simplicity! Simplicity!”, stated Henry David Thoreau in his essay Walden. Thoreau spent two years and two months simplifying his life in a secluded place called Walden Pond outside of Concord, Massachusetts. He lived trying to make his outer life simpler in order to make his inner life richer. This concept called voluntary simplicity is a 20th century movement inspired by Henry David Thoreau and how he lived his life. Voluntary simplicity includes five major values that need to be considered

there exists a mind-independent world. The philosopher offers few arguments, two of which will be outlined, namely, the argument for simplicity and the argument for instinctive beliefs. Though, the essay will argue that only Russell’s simplicity argument is effective since it stands against criticism. In fact, the critical discussion will be mainly focused on the simplicity argument because it provides more room for debate. Therefore, after an outline of both the arguments, this essay will aim to a narrow

Complicated Simplicity Trained professionals, armed with microscopes and overwhelming skill, could not find the purloined letter anywhere. Conversely, though it only rested in a card-rack, an obvious hiding spot. Edgar Allen Poe wrote “The Purloined Letter” in 1844. In this story, the Prefect of the Police asks the detective Dupin for aid in solving a perplexing case, in which the Minister steals a letter of value from a woman and hides it somewhere in his hotel, planning to blackmail the victim

offend their readers. Papers like these are missing one crucial element, simplicity. As a writer, William Zinsser stresses the criticalness of simplicity in writing. His passion in shown in a twenty-three-paragraph article titled Simplicity. Although this article is informative, even as a professional writer, William Zinsser’s paper contains errors. What’s informative about this article? As I was reading through Simplicity I noticed many interesting and true statements. Writers make a habit out

The author of "Simplicity," William Zinsser has discovered that writing frequently deals with clutter. He makes it obvious in his essay that writing "fuzz" and clutter can annoy and weary a reader. Zinsser emphasizes that clutter in writing not only frustrates readers but also obscures the intended message. He argues that simplicity is key to effective communication, as it allows ideas to shine through and resonate with the audience. Zinsser provides examples of how "clutter" or “fuzz” is harmful

Simplicity and Religion All renowned Puritan writers maintain a plain style and emphasize a higher purpose within their literature. This relates directly to their religion because Puritans, along with other Protestants, believed that the Catholic Church featured too much wealth and an unjust hierarchy, so they lived quite simply. They had no central religious leaders and did not wear fancy clothing. Their simplicity in living was reflected in their literature; they wrote straightforward sentences

The statement “Fighting clutter is like fighting weeds-the writer is always slightly behind” in William Zinsser’s manuscript Simplicity and Clutter is a great metaphor. I find that when I have to fight the weeds when I am reading I always either get behind, lose focus, or I don’t understand what I’m reading. Zinsser refers to several examples throughout the next few paragraphs. That show how adding laborious phrases to a writing when one simple word meaning the same thing can replace it, muddies

Walden Henry David Thoreau was a transcendentalist who attempted to acquire the truth and meaning in simplicity and live in harmony with nature and his conscience. In order to accomplish that, he lived two years in Walden’s Pond in Concord, Massachusetts; being away from the daily concerns, issues, and society. Clearly, Thoreau wasn’t considered a hermit since he received visitors, but nonetheless, he managed to live away from society. To reply to people’s speculations, Thoreau wrote Walden when

book “Walden” by David Henry Thoreau, and the poem “How Happy is a Little Stone” by Emily Dickinson, may seem very different but they do share a common theme. That theme is that simplicity is overlooked in society and you don’t need material possessions to live a happy life. In Walden, one of the main themes is that simplicity is overlooked. People don't realize how easy they can make life in many different ways. One of the main concerns is that people are very influential. They tend to due what other

Thoreau focuses on the idea of simplicity. In Walden, one finds that life consists of many factors and they tend to burden themselves with challenging experiences. Henry sought out to find and learn about the deeper meaning of life. Thoreau felt that it was unnecessary to go through complex tasks to obtain this goal. He thought it was possible to simplify the actions he took and still achieve a fulfilling and successful life. In order to do so one must take simplicity into account. Within one’s life

Henry David Thoreau’s Life at Walden Pond The founder of the hippy movement, creator of the philosophy voluntary simplicity, and an American writer, Henry David Thoreau enjoyed himself in his unique lifestyle. Thoreau built a cabin at Walden Pond in 1845. There, he spent two years, two months, and two days living with nature. Life at the cabin allowed him to do his own thing such as exploring the wilderness and constructing his own supplies such as snowshoes. He could also change with the seasons

actions directly stem from the beliefs of Thoreau. Thoreau says.” Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three and not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumbnail” (Walden). This quote supports McCandless belief of simplicity. They believe that they don’t have a lot of material things to live life. McCandless and Thoreau’s belief in simplicity parallel with characteristics of a

after serving his country overseas in World War 1. Krebs feels that it was much easier to be friends with French and German girls since they could not communicate on a complex level. On a similar note, the French and German girls shared the same simplicity as Krebs. It was also easy for Krebs to make social with the foreign girls since he was a soldier and his uniform was all he needed to attract the simple girls. In the first place, Krebs comes from a background of a mid-west American family with

society, many are preoccupied by the external factors and rewards in life. According to the Way, which is presented in the Tao Te Ching, this daily way of life will not bring one to become successful or contempt in life. The unhewn log is described as simplicity, which will bring one towards the way, and cannot be accomplished without the help of the reversal, return, and renewal. The dao (or tao) in the Tao Te Ching is referred to as the Way. This concept is described as being blurred and unclear in

The purpose of Where I Lived, and What I Lived for, by Henry David Thoreau is to express that life should be lived with simplicity and with purpose. His advanced syntax and high vocabulary makes this passage difficult to read, while giving the reader a challenge. His use of rhetorical devices throughout the passage also helps convey his message about the purpose of life. In the first set of paragraphs, he introduces that he moved into the woods, so he could enjoy the many things nature has to offer