"'You were his guardian angel.'"
I found a considerable amount of irony in this story. First off, the title is ironic because the drunkard referred to is Larry, who is not a habitual drunk, as the word implies. Secondly, the parents were aware that Larry intentionally intoxicated himself. In the end, instead of being scolded, Larry is commended. He is even generously described in divine terms. I took it as the mother believing Larry got drunk purposely to prevent his father from getting inebriated out of control. Larry did not do this. One would expect him to receive some sort of punishment, but the contrary occurs.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Lottery...again
"'Nothing but trouble in that,' Old Man Warner said stoutly. 'Pack of young fools.'"
The story mentions other villages and their unorthodox removal of this tradition. The point that sticks out is that fact that these people who were against the lottery were young. It seems to me that the younger generation is always differing from the previous, and they tend to have higher moral standards. I think for example about the Vietnam War. Many of the protesters against the futile war were college students. The young seemed to have peace in mind. the younger generations also seem to be more inclined against racism. I always hear of people who are in no way racist, but always have older family members that are. It seems to me that with each generation, the values of the generation shift, and perhaps towards more commendable values.
The story mentions other villages and their unorthodox removal of this tradition. The point that sticks out is that fact that these people who were against the lottery were young. It seems to me that the younger generation is always differing from the previous, and they tend to have higher moral standards. I think for example about the Vietnam War. Many of the protesters against the futile war were college students. The young seemed to have peace in mind. the younger generations also seem to be more inclined against racism. I always hear of people who are in no way racist, but always have older family members that are. It seems to me that with each generation, the values of the generation shift, and perhaps towards more commendable values.
The Lottery
"A stone hit her on the side of the head."
The end to the story is unexpected. The narrator discusses a lottery, and its tradition. Everything seems normal. The interactions between people seem as would be accepted in a normal functioning community. There is no mention or allusion to the barbaric act of stoning someone. They are desensitized the the brutality to which they will participate in. There attitudes, in a subtle way, mimic the narrator's attitude. The narrator narrates from an objective point of view. He makes no judgment on the situation but merely reports the facts on the situation. I am guessing the author chose this route to add an element of surprise. The ending is unexpected because there is no clues to the atrocity that will unfold.
The end to the story is unexpected. The narrator discusses a lottery, and its tradition. Everything seems normal. The interactions between people seem as would be accepted in a normal functioning community. There is no mention or allusion to the barbaric act of stoning someone. They are desensitized the the brutality to which they will participate in. There attitudes, in a subtle way, mimic the narrator's attitude. The narrator narrates from an objective point of view. He makes no judgment on the situation but merely reports the facts on the situation. I am guessing the author chose this route to add an element of surprise. The ending is unexpected because there is no clues to the atrocity that will unfold.
You're Ugly, Too
"'Are you seeing anyone?' said Evan...'I'm seeing my house. I'm tending to it when it wets, when it cries, when it throws up.'"
I love the sarcasm in the story. Sarcasm is a key component to my type of humor. I like dry humor. I can, therefore, relate to Zoe. I also like how bold she is. This aspect is quite amusing. She boldly says "great tits," and I thought this was funny. The doctor jokes were enjoyable. I have to say I am surprised that we read this story, which is obviously inappropriate. I am glad, though, that we were able to. The administration thinks a tragedy will ensue if young adults hear a curse word. This is not true. Anyone, another source of humor irony of the Halloween party. Zoe has chin hair and brings to mind a man, while she associates with a man dressed as a women. It is almost as if Zoe is more fit to be a man, with her near disgust for men.
I love the sarcasm in the story. Sarcasm is a key component to my type of humor. I like dry humor. I can, therefore, relate to Zoe. I also like how bold she is. This aspect is quite amusing. She boldly says "great tits," and I thought this was funny. The doctor jokes were enjoyable. I have to say I am surprised that we read this story, which is obviously inappropriate. I am glad, though, that we were able to. The administration thinks a tragedy will ensue if young adults hear a curse word. This is not true. Anyone, another source of humor irony of the Halloween party. Zoe has chin hair and brings to mind a man, while she associates with a man dressed as a women. It is almost as if Zoe is more fit to be a man, with her near disgust for men.
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