The Beat (Up) Generation Analysis
“The Beat (UP) Generation”, (April 2014), an essay by Abby Ellin, establishes a worldwide discussion that generations differ from age groups such as the baby boomers, Gen-Xers, and millenniums. Ellin uses examples, stereotypes, and studies to show how other generations believe millennials to be entitled and self-absorbed. The purpose of the essay is to open a debate in order to show how the differences in generations and how critical the others are of millennials. The audience intended is for everyone.
While beginning to read this essay, I wasn’t fully aware of what it would be about. I must admit, with being a millennialsa millennial, I agree with most of what the author states. Being in this day and age, I feel that opportunities and situations …show more content…
“You could definitely tell they thought, “Who is this person and why does he think he can do something that took me years to do?”” (Ellin 205). She also uses examples from studies to show her argument that the generation of millennial is more “revived”, yet “needy”. (Ellin 205). By discussing the characteristics of millennials, Ellin is able to back up her argument. The audience now sees the differences in the generations. “They seek constant feedback and immediate gratification. They multitask and can’t focus. They’re sensitive to criticism and unable to work alone.” (Ellin 205). By stating stereotypes of this particular generation, she is able to inform the readers on how the millennial are viewed by other generations. Ellin then persuades belief of her argument even more by giving studies. “Her cross-generational data analysis of college students show that recent cohorts are especially narcissistic, believing they are above average” (Ellin 206). Further on, the author explains and gives a comparison to show how the two very vary. “Respect has a different feel across generations. Millennials believe respect should be earned. Older generations are frustrated by their lack of civility.” (Ellin 208). In conclusion, Ellin provided information, stereotypes, and studies, to prove her thesis that
While beginning to read this essay, I wasn’t fully aware of what it would be about. I must admit, with being a millennialsa millennial, I agree with most of what the author states. Being in this day and age, I feel that opportunities and situations …show more content…
“You could definitely tell they thought, “Who is this person and why does he think he can do something that took me years to do?”” (Ellin 205). She also uses examples from studies to show her argument that the generation of millennial is more “revived”, yet “needy”. (Ellin 205). By discussing the characteristics of millennials, Ellin is able to back up her argument. The audience now sees the differences in the generations. “They seek constant feedback and immediate gratification. They multitask and can’t focus. They’re sensitive to criticism and unable to work alone.” (Ellin 205). By stating stereotypes of this particular generation, she is able to inform the readers on how the millennial are viewed by other generations. Ellin then persuades belief of her argument even more by giving studies. “Her cross-generational data analysis of college students show that recent cohorts are especially narcissistic, believing they are above average” (Ellin 206). Further on, the author explains and gives a comparison to show how the two very vary. “Respect has a different feel across generations. Millennials believe respect should be earned. Older generations are frustrated by their lack of civility.” (Ellin 208). In conclusion, Ellin provided information, stereotypes, and studies, to prove her thesis that