The small open-deck sailboat plunged into the swell-created valley, briefly shrouded by a wall of water, before rising, once again over the next nine foot crest. The sea, while not tumultuous in nature, wreaks havoc on the relatively unprotected vessel, sending the twelve passengers sprawling over the deck; nine adolescents and three trained captains failed to maintain their ground. Off the southern coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, I could just see where the waves started to break against the jagged rocks surrounding the shore. Despite the unsavory water and wind conditions, the captains, having taken a hands-off stance on controlling the crew, looked on nervously as I quickly assumed my position as “commander of the day.” I glanced down at the …show more content…
“Fake,” in the formal sense, often describes actions that illegally or immorally replicate a previously created object (i.e. a document, signature, work of literature or art, etc.). Informally, “fake” has adopted a similar connotation; younger generations use it as a label for anything slightly deceiving. Branching from a meer description of ordinary objects, to a word used to characterize friendships and identifications, the word “fake” has dribbled into every aspect of today’s society. It may be possible that “fake” replicas are used to improve lives; often, it is economically wise to purchase fake versions of designer brands, or mentally beneficial to create fake social media accounts as a stress-reducing outlet. Despite the possible favorable uses of the adjective, the word “fake,” regardless of context, poses a moral dilemma, as creating or promoting fraudulent actions may put the wellbeing of others at risk. Thus, the word “fake” is associated with moral corruptibility, as it always implies the manipulation of …show more content…
With the increase of mixed news reports following the 2016 elections, the word “fake,” although lacking emphasis, became more frequently spotted in almost any media in reference to any unfavorable or unfortunate situation or event. Labeling something as “fake news,” as done by President Trump along with combating news sources, not only de-legitimizes the information, but also immediately places the source in a disagreeable light. This effect stems from the manipulative nature of the word “fake” as the credibility of the noun being described is instantly diminished. In altering the integrity (rightfully or not) of the information, item, etc., the general public is immorally influenced as its autonomy and free will is removed. Ironically enough, “fake,” when used as a command, can be used as a motivating and comforting factor in times of extreme stress. The mantra “fake it until you make it” has built the foundations of countless TEDx talks, parental inspirational speeches, and pre-interview lectures, but has failed to infiltrate the younger generations. However, commanding myself to “fake,” or act as if I knew exactly how to control the seemingly independent pull-boat allowed me to accurately navigate through the acutely dangerous
But nearly as soon as Marion's dreams of sailing became reality, the reality became a nightmare. On the voyage home, a whale rammed the schooner, ripping the seams and sending water into the hold. Before the schooner went down, the captain, al...
On late August of 2007, Dana Thomas writes to the general public on the horrors made possible by the buying and selling of counterfeit fashion goods to persuade the end of the consumerism funding monstrous acts. Through the incorporation of ethos, logos, and pathos in her journalism, Thomas persuades her audience with the uncoverings of the sources behind the making of the counterfeit goods.
In his essay, “The Good, The Bad, and The Daily Show,” Jason Zinser explores the vices and virtues of so-called “fake” news programs. “Fake” news, as Zinser explains, are those programs that blend newsworthy events with comedy. By examining The Daily Show, Zinser reveals both positive and negative impacts that “fake” news could have on society. As a result, Zinser concludes that there are benefits as well as potential problems with “fake” news programs but insists that the true challenge is determining the net impact on society. The essay, which first appeared in The Daily Show and Philosophy: Moments of Zen and the Art of Fake News in 2007, challenges experts on both sides of the argument who either claim fake news is for entertainment only or that fake news is an acceptable source for information on current events. On one hand, Zinser uses expert testimonies to support his argument that the end result is a better informed public but on the other, he makes logical arguments enhanced by examples to illustrate the potential impacts “fake” news can have on its viewers and mainstream media.
Instead of getting any help from others, the author arranges the crews went ashore by themselves. However, destructive waves made the crews have no choice but to jump off the boat. "Called the captain." Furthermore, it 's hard to imagine that a person would give the chance of surviving to others, but the captain did. "but the captain waved him away and sent him to the correspondent." （Page 214） the captain knew at that time, the correspondent needed the help more than he did. The author described the captain with the high-quality psychological strength which cannot be crushed by any destructive strength and based on the book, his psychological strength did lead the crew members out from the open sea.
The captain is characterized as incompetent even at sailing a ship despite his title. The captain should have been the one to lead the castaways but his incompetence caused the island dwellers to despise him. Ten years after being marooned on the island, “the captain become a very boring person, without enough to think about, without enough to do.”(294). Trying to find a purpose to his boring life, the captain hovered around a spring, the island’s only water supply. He would tell the kanka-bono girls the kind of mood the spring was in on that day despite the fact that “The dribbling [from the spring] was in fact quite steady, and had been for thousands of years”(295). The kanka-bono girls did not speak english and therefore the captain’s attempt at humanising the spring were lost on the girls making it a completely pointless endeavor. Moreover,If not for the lack of tools on the island, the captain would have tried to improve the springs and consequently might have clogged it(296) potentially putting the life of castaways at risk. The captain was desperate to find a purpose to his mundane life on the island, so much that he was willing to put his and the island’s inhabitant 's life at risk. The captain’s attempt at accomplishing something to find a purpose in his life was useless and even
As the story opens, the young captain is standing out on the deck looking at the scenery as the ship pulls away. In the distance he notices a ship and on his right, two clumps of trees marking the river's mouth. He notices the “flat shore joined to the stable sea (83).” The captain can scarcely discern where one element of nature begins and another ends. Similarly, at this point he himself is at a faintly discerning line between immaturity and maturity, between landsmen and seamen. He is an outsider according to the skeptical crew and he is a stranger to his ship and himself.
Amarasingam, Amarnath. The Stewart/Colbert Effect: Essays on the Real Impacts of Fake News. Jefferson, NC: McFarland &,, 2011. Print.
There are four men stranded on a boat who are introduced in the beginning of the story. The cook, the oiler, the correspondent, and the captain are all on a boat that "a man ought to have a bath tub larger than" (360). As the men fight the crest of each wave they encounter, it is obvious that this is a desperate situation. Showing their powerlessness the narrator describes a group of birds as sitting ."..comfortably in groups, and they were envied by some in the dinghy, for the wrath of the sea was no more to them than it was to a covey of prairie chickens a thousand miles inland" (363). Even though the men are in grave danger, the sun rises and sets and a shark even swims by but seems to have no need for the men in the boat. The men even believe that the waves are harsh on them and want to capsize the boat. The narrator explains that "[the waves were] nervously anxious to do something effective in the way of swamping boats" (361). Even though it is obvious that the ocean always has waves, it is hard fo...
Stephen Crane’s short story “The Open Boat” is a story of conflict with nature and the human will and fight to survive. Four men find themselves clinging to life on a small boat amidst a raging sea after being shipwrecked. The four men, the oiler (Billie), the injured captain, the cook, and the correspondent are each in their own way battling the sea as each wave crest threatens to topple the dinghy. “The Open Boat” reflects human nature’s incredible ability to persevere under life-and-death situations, but it also shares a story of tragedy with the death of the oiler. It is human nature to form a brotherhood with fellow sufferers in times of life threatening situations to aid in survival. Weak from hunger and fatigue, the stranded men work together as a community against nature to survive their plight and the merciless waves threatening to overtake the boat. The brotherhood bond shared between the men in “The Open Boat” is evident through the narrator’s perspective, “It would be difficult to describe the subtle brotherhood of men that was here established on the seas. No one said that it was so. No one mentioned it. But it dwelt in the boat, and each man felt it warm him” (Crane 993). Crane understood first-hand the struggle and the reliance on others having survived the real life shipwreck of the S.S. Commodore off the coast of Florida in 1897. “The Open Boat” is an intriguing read due to Crane’s personal experience and though it is a fictional piece it shares insight into the human mind. Crain did not simply retell a story, but by sharing the struggles with each character he sought to portray the theme of an inner struggle with nature by using the literary devices of personification of nature, symbolism of the boat, and iron...
In the article "How Digital Disinformation Turned Dangerous," Dave Karpf discusses the dangers of fake news and disinformation. He explains that there are three reasons why disinformation has become so dangerous. Dave Karpf's primary claim of the argument was that there are tons and tons of adverse effects of disinformation being turned dangerous. With all of these technological advances and the internet, it is becoming dangerous, especially for those who do not know how to recognize or know what is true and what is fake (Karpf, 2021). His rhetorical uses of logos, pathos, and ethos are his primary way of getting the reader to believe his argument.
A leader and a fatherly figure, the Captain serves as the men's compass and keeper of order. His firm navigational commands and calm demeanor make the men a “ready-to-obey ship's company” regardless of their lack of practical experience. Ironically, the Captain is also the most physically useless man on board. Injured from the sinking, the Captain is filled with a quiet despair over his own ability to survive. A hardened seaman, he believes in the idea that a captain should perish with his ship -- to live at sea and to die at sea. The Captain even clings to the dinghy upon being rescued as if he feels a sense of obligation to remain with his boat in the briny deep. Though distraught over the fate of his ship and crewman, the Captain takes solace in providing for the dinghy’s survivors. Occupied with the well-being of others, the Captain does not contemplate his purpose or circumstances in life; he uses his energy to protect his crew and vessel, finding a renewed sense of meaning in this lesser form of leadership. Even when a callous seagull attempts to nip his open wounds, the Captain gently waves the bird away, respecting its life. The Cook on the other hand, attempts to swat it with an
Social media is a revolutionary way to connect with friends and family through a single app, much like Facebook. Also allowing the public to be more informed on current events, whether that is an issue in today’s society, all the way to a heartwarming story or a funny video. This sounds amazing and the fact that this type of news outlet is practically new. An issue arises that involves “fake news” and with that comes many opinions on what to do about it. I believe that people browsing these platforms should have a little bit of skepticism behind each story and if the topic truly intrigues someone then they should look into the topic on a reliable resource before passing on the authors misinformation.
From the beginning days of the printing press to the always evolving internet of present day, the media has greatly evolved and changed over the years. No one can possibly overstate the influential power of the new media of television on the rest of the industry. Television continues to influence the media, which recently an era of comedic television shows that specialize in providing “fake news” has captivated. The groundbreaking The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and its spin-off The Colbert Report have successfully attracted the youth demographic and have become the new era’s leading political news source. By parodying news companies and satirizing the government, “fake news” has affected the media, the government, and its audience in such a way that Bill Moyers has claimed “you simply can’t understand American politics in the new millennium without The Daily Show,” that started it all (PBS).
The spreading of misleading information is a concept so old that it can be dated back to the very dawn of man. For many years false narratives and stories have been spun to achieve a variety of goals, be it political or personal, however, the spreading of fake news has seen drastic changes within the past few decades. In today’s world of buzzwords and short headlines, fake news has been able to embed itself within our free marketplace of ideas, being perpetuated into echo chambers for even more people to see and spread. We as consumers have been told that fake news is not just limited to satirical news pieces anymore, but that it also exists prevalently within the mainstream news cycle as well. This narrative is spouted by members of high authoritative
After doing my annotated bibliography I learned that fake news can either be spotted quickly or be difficult to spot. The articles I read really persuades the audience that autism is associated with vaccinations in children. Which is false and it has been proven that there is no link between autism and vaccinations, but there are still articles persuading readers that they are linked together. It is spreading very quickly and it is misleading people. Fake news can really change a person decision and beliefs after reading false information that seems real to