That Lean And Hungry Look By Suzanne Britt

That Lean and Hungry Look

A good author is always conscious of being too sarcastic. In the short story “That Lean and Hungry Look” written by Suzanne Britt; the author point of views are drowned out by sarcasm. Suzanne Britt probably wrote this comical literary story while sitting in a coffee shop, drinking a fat-free cappuccino as she watched “thin and fat” people walk by. She may have wondered to herself what her life would have been like if she was thin. At some point, envy caused her point of views to be too sarcastic. Also, the sarcasm had inadvertently affected the mechanics of her story. The story was well written and has some unique pointers. However, the author message is muddled by her usage literary allusions, exaggerated usage of figurative language, and over usage of alliterations.

A good author knows when to use literary allusions.

Most authors wouldn’t allude to classic literary work comically. However, Suzanne Britt did just that when she referred to “Julius Caesar” a play written by William Shakespeare in paragraph one. Suzanne took the meaning of Julius Caesar words out of context. When Julius Caesar stated he wanted “fat, sleek-headed men” around him. He was referring to men who are content and wouldn’t bite the hand that fed them. According to paragraph one, the author makes a misguided attempt to quote Emily Dickinson’s poem “Snakes” to point out that thin people are overly creepy. If Suzanne Britt would have alluded to a more modern literary story, then maybe her point of view would have come across more

clearer.
A sensible author knows what line to draw in reference to figurative language. Suzanne went outside the bounds of her creative writing. For instance, the author usage of onomatopoeia in paragraph ten really shows the reader how personal the subject of size is to her. When the author states that fat people are slapping their thighs, whooping it up; she is really painting a negative picture of herself. Also, the author usage of similes in paragraph four are over exaggerated and shows her jealousy towards “thin” people. For example, when the author states that a “thin person personality is like carrots because they’re dull and crunchy”. It is the responsibility of a sensible author to know when to put the pen down and save the integrity of the story.
A good author knows when enough is enough. Suzanne Britt has passed the line of comical reason in this story. Her own self-hatred has appeared through the tone of every line in this short story. For instance, the author usage of alliterations is full of hidden hatred, and not comical context. In paragraph eleven, when the author refers to a “thin” person’s responsible attitude as prognose, probe, and prick. The author is really expressing her desire to be disciplined. The author shows the reader what she really thinks about her body image in paragraph twelve. In paragraph twelve Suzanne uses words link galumph, gyrate, gossip, gallant, and gluttonous to describe herself and other fat people. Here the reader finally sees the comical mask that Suzanne tries to hid behind, slowly come off. Also, behind her mask is a lot passive self-hatred.
Suzanne Britt’s short story is interesting. However, the author’s message is muddled by her usage of literary allusions, exaggerated usage of figurative language, and over usage of alliterations. It is true, an author has the right to write however and whatever they believe is acceptable to get their point across. A good author would respect the truth of classic literary work. Also, a sensible author would not go out of their creative walls. It is important for authors to be reasonable and considerate of their various readers.