Does Morley Promote Laziness

As Clarisse introduces the world of literature to Montag, he realizes the benefits of living in an intelligent society. Similar to the events in Montag’s journey, many individuals today suffer from screen addiction and should be informed about the dangers of mindless entertainment and the positive effects of an educated people. Like Montag, humans of the 21st century need their own Beatty and

Despite the advancement in technology and the infinite possibilities of man, the basic wants for every human being has not been met. He then says if animals could think what would be their thoughts about humans who have achieved so much and yet there are still those of us who are not fed. He also brings up the point that if man having one life to live, should endeavor to live it to to fullest satisfaction and comfortability. He also brings to occasion the nature of working conditions in factories apparent. Henry George says that must of our lives will be spent at our places of work yet those places are little above prisons. The fines and punishments mated out were exorbitant. And it no better for a non factory person. But for three hours of the whole day to his or herself the rest are spent working. In a sense is it is the saying that people can’t get time to even enjoy their own lives or the fruits of their labors. They are no better than machines for work only.

Novelist, Christopher Morley, in his essay, “On Laziness,” explains that laziness not only has a negative connotation but it could be beneficial characteristics that affect our lives positively. Morley’s purpose is to argue that currently people in our society always think that laziness has a negative meaning however he implies that laziness can be positive. The author wants his readers of the essay and hard working adults to respects the laziness. Morley supports his implication by a first mocking slothful people, then he describes the attractiveness of indolent people, finally, he discusses their success. Throughout the essay, Morley uses irony, tone, parallelism, and ethos to develop the purpose.

Hill provides the audience with a chance to see how having less belongings can cause happiness through a logical perspective. Hill chose this casual tone for his speech because he was speaking to a large group of intellectuals who focus more on the business side of how a few proposals work. Graham Hill is a knowledgeable and fair speaker because he gives the audience a better understanding about how personal space is changing over the course of generations.

“Any man who can take a TV wall apart and put it back together again, and most men can, nowadays, is happier than any man who tries to slide-rule, measure, and equate the universe, which just won’t be measured or equated without making man feel bestial and lonely. I know, I’ve tried it; to hell with it. So bring on your clubs and party, your acrobats and magicians, your daredevils, jet cars, motorcycle helicopters, your sex and heroin, more of everything to do with automatic reflex. If the drama is bad, if the film says nothing, if the play is hollow, sting me with the theremin, loudly. I’ll think I'm responding to the play, when its only a tactile reaction to vibration. But I don't care. I just like solid entertainment.” (Bradbury 61) This is a small excerpt from a conversation between Guy Montag and Captain Beatty. Captain Beatty tells Montag of some of the problems (although they are not viewed as problems) within their society and how they came to be. Beatty states that people are fed so full of pointless information so they feel happy and knowledgable. He then says this excerpt, about happiness and entertainment; the downfall of their society. There is no depth in education. Only entertainment is valued, nothing else. The seashells, the TV walls, and even books being burnt, are all for entertainment. They make people happy. As long as one is happy and entertained, all is

Notwithstanding the self-centered connotation of my statement, I believe I have the best hobby in the world. There is, in a matter of fact, no other activity in which I show such devotement and passion as this one. If I could get paid for accomplishing it, I would be an impressively hardworking employee. Nevertheless, I would never feel like I would work. Literally. Because that is what my avocation is defined by, not working. To my mind, procrastinating is undoubtedly the most relaxing occupation ever created, since it simply consists in turning our backs to any labor, effort or responsibilities. However, its positive effects on one’s mind aren’t the only advantages it brings to a person. Actually, I can strongly state that it drastically improves one’s academics. In Gerald Graff’s article Hidden Intellectualism, the author explains how his passion, American football, has as well developed his intellect. He indeed describes it as “full of challenging arguments, debates, problems for analysis, and intricate statistics” (398). So how can procrastination as passion improve one’s work-ethics? Some advocates of early and well organized working would argue that procrastinating only leads to educational delay and that laziness is a vice that should be banned in our society. However, these romantic critics are too dogmatic in their provincial ideology. Procrastinating is extremely beneficial to our studies in a large variety of ways. To begin, it stimulates our imagination.

couch he realizes that “in all the years he as on the road he never took time to examine

Dyer begins his essay by analyzing where the model does or does not look. The male model often looks off or up. In the case of looking

Christopher McCandless insists that conforming to societal values detrimental to the innate passion for adventure everyone possess, and he expresses the disdain he has for people who choose to conform to society’s conventional and mundane lifestyle. Chris McCandless believes the key to a fulfilling life is pursuing a man’s innate passion for adventure. In his letter he states “The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences.” Despite these infinite joy that comes from adventure so many people are still “conditioned to a lifestyle of security, conformity, conservatism.” His use of catalogue here emphasizes the three elements that destroys one’s passion for adventure. These three elements are false sense of satisfaction and security that confines men with the shackle of responsibility. We can learn that McCandless greatly appreciates the day to day unpredictability and the thrill it brings than the conforming and materialistic lifestyle that brings security. Additionally the only object blocking so many people from going outside and exploring is the because “conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism”, even when they live in “unhappy circumstances.” Chris has a very active view on life, and hopes people will be willing to actively change their flaws and hindrances. If you don't actively try to fix or change your life nothing will happen;If you want change “all you have to do is reach for it”. Being complacent with the day to day mundane lifestyle blinds you from seeking true freedom. People who are disillusioned by this will find unhealthy and convenient ways such as drugs and alcohol without seeking healthier ways to seek a new life. But the majority will be complacent and discard the notion of change so Chris tells Ronald to lose “inclination for monotonous security.” By contending that men are born to seek adventure

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He discusses irony through a set of rhetorical questions that are meant to intrigue his readers. Louv asks "Why do so many Americans say they want their children to watch less TV, yet continue to expand the opportunities for them to watch it? More important, why do so many people no longer consider the physical world worth watching?". The irony is that people say that technology is becoming an addiction and that it should come to an end, but the advancement of technology is exponentially increasing as time goes by. He persuade the readers by asking these rhetorical questions, Louv allows the viewers to self reflect on the future generations with their luxurious technology, and creates a tone to call the audience to

Chris shows his discontent for materialism as he reacts with futility and disgust when his father offers to buy him a new car. Chris exclaims that: “[This car] runs just fine!”, once again justifying his lack of care for materials. Holden similarly sees the human attachment for materialism in a comedic style when he observes his roommate’s actions as stated in this quotation: “The day after I put [my suitcase] under my bed, he took them out and put them back on the rack...he wanted people to think my bags were his” (Salinger, 108). What society fails to realize is that while materials might go away, wear out or disappear, happiness is something that will never expire. Thus in an attempt to show that materials are not advantageous to life, Chris and Holden abandon their homes and go on an adventure in search for something much greater; happiness.

More than once in every man’s life he has yearned for something that is out of his reach. Whether it be fashionable clothes, an elaborate home, a newer car, or a more desirable career, some things are unattainable. George Milton, one of the main characters

(Begin by referencing the occasion). To begin my speech, I want to ask you all a few questions. Just give me a show of hands if you happen to own or have ever used one of these appliances I am about to list off. First of all, an automatic dishwasher? How about a riding lawn mower? An electric pencil sharpener? What about my personal favorite, a television remote control? Now, last question, who here agrees that we live a pretty easy life with all of these time and energy saving appliances? For the most part, we all have a pretty good life having these appliances around. I say for the most part because there are other stresses in life we have to deal with, and some of you may not even have these things. However, there are multiple areas of life that are made easier today than they used to be by these creations and others. However, do these things really make life wonderful? While all, of these luxuries have been warmly welcomed in the world, they are doing something bad – turning us into passive and lazy couch potatoes. I myself, I admit, am a couch potato. However, I have been reforming my lifestyle over the last few years. Basically, I understand how easy it is to live the lifestyle of a couch potato without meaning to or even

In Christopher Morley’s satirical piece, “On Laziness”, Morley attempts to convince his readers to take time for reflective thinking instead of just continuing through their effective, restless lives. He achieves this purpose through redefinition, irony, details, as well as his concrete assertions.