Use of Repetition, Word Choice, and Imagery in Neuromancer
While reading "Neuromancer", one may become extremely baffled if he or she cannot interpret the terminology used or the framework in which the book is written. Hence, the use of the formalistic approach is necessary in order for the reader to actually understand the concepts trying to be declared by Gibson. Through the formalistic approach one can begin to see that Gibson uses repetition, and specific word choice to set the tone for the novel, and imagery to relate the content of the book to the lives of his readers.
Gibson chooses words to aid the reader in imagining the "dystopia" of the Freeside, a place where the main portion of the book takes place: "For Case, who'd lived for the bodiless exultation of cyberspace, it was the Fall" (6). "The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel" (3). Gibson describes Freeside as if it is one of the worst places to go. Katie Cooper also describes the dystopia portrayed in this book as well. Gibson also uses words out of the science fiction terminology such as "jack-in and flatline" to encourage the reader to feel as though he or she is actually in the mist of cyberspace. Even the title of the novel depicts a certain characteristic of the book: "'Neuromancer,' the boy said, slitting long gray eyes'The lane of the land of the dead. Where you are, my friend Neuro from the nerves, the silver paths. Romancer" (243). Through Gibson's use of specific words he creates a constantly depressing mood and he allows the reader in many ways to visualize cyberspace themselves.
William Gibson is able to project a clear-cut conception of human communication and exactly how we interact with one another through imagery. He symbolizes this relationship through the use of the two Artificial Intelligence's (AI), Wintermute and Neuromancer. In the book, the AIs live completely different contexts than the other characters such as Case, Molly, or Linda. "No. I saw her death coming. In the patterns you sometimes imagined you could detect... My methods are far more subtle than Wintermute'. I brought her here. Into myself" (259). Neuromancer, one of the AI's, uses Case's close friend, Linda, to try and deceive Case into staying on the beach. Hence, the AI's speak through old friends of the characters to communicate with them.
Presence, Gladwell argues, occurs when a person’s body language matches up with his or her speech. Millan’s presence, for example, means that dogs will do what he wants them to without the need for direct commands. Gladwell states that the same concept applies to people. He describes Millan’s struggle to treat his wife with affection—Millan has to compare her to a dog to realize that she has her own needs and emotions. Later in the essay, Gladwell interviews Suzi Tortora, a dance-movement psychotherapist. Tortora uses her presence with Eric, an autistic child who has issues communicating. She mimics his body language with slight alterations in order to stop his tantrum. Gladwell ends the essay with a summarizing story—Milan is angry with a family whose actions conflict with their
For starters, Nicholas Carr’s attempts to support his aim by making a connection between his writing and the audience’s sense of logic, logos. He uses countless amounts of outside authorities
The tone is set in this chapter as Krakauer uses words to create an atmosphere of worry, fear, and happiness in McCandless’s mind. “The bush is an unforgiving place, however, that cares nothing for hope or longing”(4). McCandless is on the path of death, which creates worry and fear for the young boy. “He was determined. Real gung ho. The word that comes to mind is excited,” (6). Alex is very excited and care free, which Krakauer used to his advantage in making the tone of Alex’s mind happy. The author creates tones to make the reader feel the moment as if the readers were sitting there themselves. Krakauer uses dialogue and setting to create the mixed tones of this chapter. As one can see from the quotes and scenery the author uses tones that are blunt and are to the point to make the reader feel as though the emotions are their own. Krakauer uses plenty of figurative language in this chapter. He uses figurative language to support his ideas,to express the surroundings, and tone around the character. To start the chapter he uses a simile describing the landscape of the area, “…sprawls across the flats like a rumpled blanket on an unmade bed,” (9). This statement is used to make reader sense the area and set the mood for the chapter. The use of figurative language in this chapter is to make a visual representation in the readers mind. “It’s satellites surrender to the low Kantishna plain” (9).
Benito Mussolini (“II Duce”) was the leader of a fascist Italy, coming into power during 1923 and up till his defeat in the Italian parliament during 1943. In May of 1940, Italy sided with Germany, as Mussolini’s interest were similar to those Hitler had. Later, he was deposed after losing the vote from the Grand Council of Fascism and was to be arrested by the king and partisans in July of 1943 and imprisoned. Soon after he was rescued by an SS raid (“Gran Sasso Raid”) and restored by Hitler. However, in 1945 he was again captured by partisans, when Mussolini realized that defeat was looming and was attempting to flee north. Captured again Mussolini was quickly executed near Lake Como by the Italian partisans. From 1940 to 1945 Mussolini’s actions both globally and locally, had significant and damaging impact on the war efforts of both Nazi Germany and Italy, contributing to the Allied victory in May 1945. [2] [3]
The author illustrated his theme by placing certain words strategically in the novel to convince the reader that there was still peace. For instance Knowles uses the word Eden to give the audience a false picturesque landscape that resembled the watery shores.
In particular, Nemesvari uses Novel on Yellow Paper to explore the way Smith uses language to create interactions between Smith and her audience this “playfulness” Nemesvari names it (26). He goes on to state: “Clearly what Smith desires is the play between illustration and text, but such an interaction immediately subverts the ‘purity,’ the self-sufficiency of poetic language-in-itself” (27). This allows Smith to call attention to the “uncertainties and protean nature of language” (27). Nemesvari uses Smith’s poems as the format of examining her language, including the poem about Casmilus from Novel, which Nemesvari argues tells us how the text should be read. Nemesvari explores Smith’s word choice throughout this poem and other selections in order to encompass ideas of romance, social order, and the limitations of language. He focuses on how Novel forces “the recognition that language and the conventions of fiction are themselves artificial constructs” (30). Smith is aware of the limitations of language, but she is able to utilize it through Pompey by creating a stream of consciousness that allows
The article begins with the depiction of a scene from 2001: A Space Odyssey in which the astronaut Dave Bowman unplugs the supercomputer HAL. Carr uses this to tie in his feelings that, like HAL, someone or something is toying with the wiring of his brain. This is a strong emotional appeal. Carr intends to quickly gain his audience’s attention with the feeling of being “unplugged”, and possibly to gain the sympathies of readers who have felt a similar feeling. Carr proceeds to talk about how he can no longer become absorbed in an article or book, saying “my concentration often starts to drift after two or three pages.” Again, this works as a strong emotional appeal. English buffs - Carr’s likely primary audience - who read this article may agree...
...though Christopher functions more like a computer than a human, but he possesses the ability to think independently, which over all else represents a human characteristic. No machine can operate efficiently without being instructed and following exact orders. Christopher also needs to be told exactly what to do because the vagueness of common phrases is confusing to him, but knows that people break rules and also knows that he can make decisions for himself. On his journey to find his mother, Christopher makes the decision to break away from all of his rules in order to find her. He is able to go to London against almost all odds, and does so by stepping out of his comfort zone and into a world of uncertainty. Even though he uses computer-like thinking to come to the conclusion of going to his mother, it is his underlying human qualities that make the trip possible.
It is idea that we should do what makes the most amounts of people happy. In this, the consequences and benefits, short and long term, must both be considered and how they affect each person. This theory allows for personal gain or loss to be considered but it should not have more weight in the decision. Utilitarianism in the dilemma of the investment broker would say for that it is ethical for the broker to conduct business while on vacation as it would make him and the client happy but, the firm would be unhappy. The broker is on vacation while spending time with clients and having expenses paid for. The client is seeing the broker face to face as opposed to seeing talking through emails or phone conversations. The business is unhappy because the broker is using his vacation time to work with clients. The majority though are receiving a benefit, so according to Utilitarianism, working on vacation and submitting expenses is
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston in 1706 into a family of ten children and to a soap and candle maker. Although Ben had some formal education, he was primarily self-taught. At the age of ten, he served an apprenticeship for his father before going on to serve as an apprentice for the New England Courant. This is where he first published his works. (DOSB,129)
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Born to Josiah and Abiah Franklin on January 17, 1706 in Boston, New England (now known as Massachusetts), Benjamin Franklin was the youngest son of seventeen children. Early on, Franklin excelled in grammar school and was good when it came to writing, so his father sent him to a writing and arithmetic school. While there he continued to do well in writing but failed arithmetic.
Guns are attractive to children, therefore, a secure place like a lock box is the best option and another option is somewhere hidden and away from the reach of children and even trespassers. Children see weapons as toys, therefore, they ignore the danger that is to have a gun. The project child safe gives tips on how to keep a gun safe, how to transport, handle and how to keep a gun out of kids hands. “If handling a gun at any point, the gun should always be pointed away from people and fingers should be off the trigger until it is ready to be fired. In the case of storage, the gun should be unloaded and bullets should be placed separately from the gun. The gun should have a safety lock at all times as an extra precaution, also the owner of the gun should talk to kids about safety and danger of guns as weel as to never touch or grab a gun if they find it. The last advice is to keep the gun clean and maintain to avoid any problem” (Ten Tips for Firearm Safety in Your Home) The biggest problem for safety is not from a stranger but from a family member, guns get fired unintentionally all the time and most of the time they are fatal. Pros and Cons talk about a lot of the problems of having a gun at home “Guns do not kill the people, but it is the people that need the education and it is their responsibility to know how to handle and how to keep a gun
Michael is struggling to remember small things. Michael is struggling to pay attention to his studies and is also stressing at work. He is told things and quickly forgets them or he’s hearing information and not being able to remember what he learned. Michael complains that he is stressing about work, but could that be causing him to forget things so quickly?
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston Massachusetts, on January 17, 1706. He was the seventh child in his family. Franklin started going to school when he was ten, and became an apprentice to his older brother who owned a printing firm in Philadelphia. He quickly became well known throughout the American colonies as the publisher of the Pennsylvania Gazette, a newspaper, and of Poor Richard's Almanac, an annual compilation of information and witticisms (Grolier 90). Even though he did not attend school for a long time, Franklin began interested in science. He was particularly interested in electricity. Even though there were already many experiments being conducted in this field, none of them had fully explained this phenomenon.