Guys Vs Men Analysis

English literature is rich in many aspects, from poems, short stories, interviews, horror

stories, and even articles. To become a successful writer, one must point out who their audience

will be and never astray from their topic in order to avoid losing the reader. For the purpose of

this essay, “Reptile Dreams” by Keith Adsher and “Guys vs. Men” by Dave Barry will be

compared in different aspects focusing on the strategies these authors used to attract certain

readers and how they come to prove their points to their audience. Good writers are good

persuaders which will not only try but convince the readers into believing what they believe.

This can be seen during the daily reading if practiced and if not it is much recommended.

Literature is full in imagination and knowledge and one should take advantage of it, not

everyone like science just as not everyone like to daydream but if one enjoys something it can be

found on writing and can brighten an individual’s day.

As previously stated the strategies in

writings vary from author to author and the types of examples too as they can be personal to

motivate or experimental to inform.

Take for instance “Guys vs. Men”, this article focuses on males in the stages of a young

adult to a middle adult, but is to inform society as a general of the many characteristics that

can differ between a guy and a man. At the end of the article one can clearly conclude that a

guy is more chill back and better to hang around. But if maturation and responsibility is what

a person is looking for than one should guide into the men stage. The article is humorous in

how the author decided to present his ideas. Barry, a Pulitzer Price-winning humorist, who has

captivated many audiences by his style of writing, conveys that there is a gap between guys and

men. Barry’s examples fit perfectly with what he is presenting and therefore make the essay very

informative as to what to expect for guys and men.

On the other hand, in “Reptile Dreams” by Bradsher, a reporter and formerly Detroit

bureau chief for the New York Times, writes to inform the readers about the impact that

Clotaire

Rapaille, a medical anthropologist by training, impacted the American Automotive market.

The Strategy of the author was by providing background information as to from where Rapaille

came from and what motivated him to get involved in the automobile industry. Also, how

the American came to impact him at such a young age and influence what he wanted to do.

According to Freud’s Structure Personality idea, childhood encounter will shape an individual to

reaching their personality and guide the path that they want to pursue later in life.

Although Barry and Bradsher are aiming at different audiences they are both directing

to the men population and in comparison both use cars as examples. Badsher uses it to describe

when Rapaille desire came about to improve the automobile industry were Barry uses it to

differentiate between a guy and a man. The truck can be symbol of a man because it has the

characteristics of standing different terrains and because it’s tough. Regardless, these examples

serve the purpose to prove their point in both essays. Examples are crucial in essays to prove

To conclude, Barry’s essay seems to be more captivating simply because for his humor

and comes to prove the fact that there is a difference between guys and men. Keeping in mind

the Badsher provides a little background this gives the reader a more familiar perspective as to

how Rapaille became who he became. Nevertheless, humor can be essential unless the reader

likes facts. But just as different people like different food one writer will not be able to satisfy

everyone’s preferences.