Professor Jones English composition II 11 July 2012 The Drunkard Answer Questions The sources of humor in the Drunkard are when the little boy actually became the drunkard. I found it very funny how the little boy started off thinking he had to be in watch of his Father and it becoming vice versa. It arises from observations on life. The element of the story that was funniest to me was how he ran into the wall and excused his self from running into it while also cutting his face. The way he
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The Drunkard by Frank O’Connor “The Drunkard” is‚ at first glance‚ a comedy about youth and unintended drunkenness‚ and a grateful mother. It is also‚ however‚ a glimpse into the personalities of the members of a dysfunctional family: egotistical father‚ demeaned mother and ignored and/or abused child. Think about the story and choose a focus of your essay. It could be humor‚ family dynamics or the individual characteristics of the father or son. Once you have your theme‚ consider the points that
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Drinking underage is not something a person jokes about; but Frank O’Connor story “The Drunkard” is a story about Larry‚ a kid‚ who gets drunk‚ but does it for a good cause. In the story O’Connor uses first person point of view‚ irony and humor to make this story more entertaining. The narrator is Larry Delaney‚ the main character‚ the son of Mick Delany. In the beginning of the story after Mr. Dooley‚ Mick Delany friend‚ dies he says “I did not take the report of his death seriously. Even then
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Austin Prunty Mrs. Larpenture Classic World Lit. 2/24/12 The affects of drunk lifestyle The Drunkard is a short story about a father and son. The story demonstrates irony while using humor to keep the readers attention. As the son tells the story about his father and what occurred when he attended a funeral with him. Although the story takes place many years ago people can relate as if it were present time. As the story begins the boys shares his father’s traits and qualities. He tells
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In The Drunkard by Frank O’Connor the three kinds of narrative irony are exemplified in what Larry does at the public house; what the neighbors believe about what happened at the public house; what Larry’s mother calls him the next day. The three kinds of narrative irony are situational irony‚ in which a situation is‚ becomes or turns out to be something other than what is expected; dramatic irony‚ in which the reader/audience knows what the characters in the narrative do not know; verbal (spoken
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A Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government by Nakae Chomin explores the various values and ideas of three men‚ in regards to the future of Japan. This trio consists of the Gentleman‚ who enjoys Western ideals; the Champion‚ who prefers traditional Japanese values; and Master Nankai‚ a sage who enjoys to drink and talk politics among others. This story uses these characters‚ primarily the Gentlemen and the Champion‚ to represent political views that were present in Japan during the Meiji Period
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Summary 1 Humor usually tends to provide amusement and provoke laughter. Anything funny usually makes people laugh‚ smile and be amused. Jean Harvey explains that people who have a great sense of humor appear to be disappointed less by failure and are more relaxed. On the other hand‚ those who appear anxious and solemn are often more serious and look as if something might be disturbing them. Humor always makes people ready to face new challenges that may come up in life. Humor usually equips us with
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Emma Luster HIS 282 November 6‚ 2011 A Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government Nakae Chomin wrote A Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government in 1887. It is a work of debate literature that presents us with multi-dimensional characters with very specific and indefinable beliefs about how Japan should be run. Nakae Chomin studied in France for some time and this certainly must have influenced his thoughts and writings. In our textbook‚ Modern East Asia‚ we learned about many different
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How could you possibly think having a sense of humor is unnecessary? Having a sense of humor helps people connect‚ helps people cope with their stress‚ also having a sense of humor can lighten up your mood. Just think about it‚ having a sense of humor helps people connect. I say that because when people are with friends they usually have fun‚ talk with each other and get along. Isn’t it nice to spend a day with your friends having fun‚ enjoying each other’s company and seeing them laugh
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shows that humor is an effective way to communicate racism because it does not require shouters or whispers. In other words‚ humor is an effective way to convey racism because it emphasizes uncomfortable realties that people may not feel comfortable talking about. I believe it is important to have a good sense of humor as a human being because you can differentiate between offensive humor and humor that raises a serious issue but also gives you a good laugh. Alleen & Nilsen (2006) also argue that
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