Tasteless David Sedaris Analysis
Amber Greer
Jeff Stuckey
Composition 1
9, September 2015
Analysis Questions 2, Pg 33 #2: What do we learn about the author as we read this essay? How does his use of language reveal not only humor, but also the author's persona? How would you describe it?
In David Sedaris's article, "Tasteless", the main focus is his inability to taste or appreciate differences between foods. He cannot taste foods because smoking destroyed his taste buds. Three major tools in Sedaris's writing is his ability to use imagery and detail, diction, and humor throughout his work. These three things are what makes Sedaris such a great and talented writer. His utilization of detailed descriptions make reading his work pure joy.
Sedaris's lack of appreciation …show more content…
He uses interesting diction choices, such as, "I've always been in touch with my stomach, but my mouth and I don't really speak" (Sedaris 30). This diction choice is bold and also creates a vivid image in the reader's mind. Sedaris uses abundant amounts of imagery along with large amounts of language to contribute to the imagery as well. His use of solid diction also helps the reader to understand Sedaris’ meaning. In addition to imagery and language, David's humor is seen throughout his work. He writes that, “While my classmates were taking acid and having sex in their cars, I was arranging sausage buttons and sliced peppers into smiley faces”(Sedaris 32). This is hilarious yet sad that his teen years were focused around food instead of hanging with friends, which is ironic since he doesn't care much for it. The humor found in his article makes his meaning of not being able to taste anything easier to find and much more enjoyable. Sedaris's humor is unique and really describes him as a person.
The use of imagery and detail, diction, and humor in David Sedaris's work is what makes him such a talented writer. His persona can be seen throughout his work. David took something that most people would find tragic and turned it into a humorous article. He uses his writing to cope with his inability to taste or appreciate food. His work is truly enjoyable to
Jeff Stuckey
Composition 1
9, September 2015
Analysis Questions 2, Pg 33 #2: What do we learn about the author as we read this essay? How does his use of language reveal not only humor, but also the author's persona? How would you describe it?
In David Sedaris's article, "Tasteless", the main focus is his inability to taste or appreciate differences between foods. He cannot taste foods because smoking destroyed his taste buds. Three major tools in Sedaris's writing is his ability to use imagery and detail, diction, and humor throughout his work. These three things are what makes Sedaris such a great and talented writer. His utilization of detailed descriptions make reading his work pure joy.
Sedaris's lack of appreciation …show more content…
He uses interesting diction choices, such as, "I've always been in touch with my stomach, but my mouth and I don't really speak" (Sedaris 30). This diction choice is bold and also creates a vivid image in the reader's mind. Sedaris uses abundant amounts of imagery along with large amounts of language to contribute to the imagery as well. His use of solid diction also helps the reader to understand Sedaris’ meaning. In addition to imagery and language, David's humor is seen throughout his work. He writes that, “While my classmates were taking acid and having sex in their cars, I was arranging sausage buttons and sliced peppers into smiley faces”(Sedaris 32). This is hilarious yet sad that his teen years were focused around food instead of hanging with friends, which is ironic since he doesn't care much for it. The humor found in his article makes his meaning of not being able to taste anything easier to find and much more enjoyable. Sedaris's humor is unique and really describes him as a person.
The use of imagery and detail, diction, and humor in David Sedaris's work is what makes him such a talented writer. His persona can be seen throughout his work. David took something that most people would find tragic and turned it into a humorous article. He uses his writing to cope with his inability to taste or appreciate food. His work is truly enjoyable to