Patrick Come To Me Analysis

In her essay, “Newfoundlandese, If You Please” Diane Mooney takes us on a virtual road trip around the island of Newfoundland, her home, discussing regional language variations, and giving us insights into the histories of the communities we encounter. In her very first sentence, Mooney refers to Newfoundland having one dialect but then goes on to describe in detail the various dialects across the island. Throughout her essay, Mooney describes her experiences with language, and gives us first-hand accounts of interactions with locals, providing us an insight into the pronunciation and vernacular of a given region. Her view is that the regional variations in the English language spawned from the origins of the original settlers, the influence

The speed of speech in different parts of Canada could be a problem for people who speak English as a second language or non-native as she said. In her essay “Newfoundlandese, If You Please,” Diane Mooney was discuss the issue of having different dialects which might be harder to understand. She explain the way of speaking in Newfoundland where she live by saying that may be a return to the roots of the natives Catholic-Irish who has very unique dialects. She also noticed that religious backgrounds could be reason too. Mooney's essay describes how hard could be to the listener when he or she listen to this mixed of Irish, English, British and French backgrounds and whether if he or she is capable to understand it. She also give some examples

5) The dinner with the Lav family was important to the Chan family because they are the only other family in their town that are their religion.

Unconsciously, we all speak different languages; we categorize the way we speak by the environment and people at which we are speaking too. Whenever a character enters an unfamiliar environment, they experiment with language to find themselves and understand reality. For immigrants, language is a means to retain one’s identity; however, as they become more assimilated in their new communities their language no longer reflects that of their identity but of their new cultural surroundings. When an immigrant, immigrates to a new country they become marginalized, they’re alienated from common cultural practices, social ritual, and scripted behavior. It’s not without intercultural communication and negotiation

Alex’s introduction of himself is exemplifies all of the above and then some by asserting “My legal name is Alexander Perchov” but my friends call me Alex because “that is a more flaccid-to utter version” (Foer 1). From the very beginning of the novel, Alex finds it difficult to see why a Jew would pay money to his dad’s business to travel from wonderful countries like “America to the Ukraine” and thinks that Jews had “shit between their brains” for doing so ( Foer 3). His choice of vocabulary and juxtaposition of words are key factors behind his comic in the novel. For instance, his substitution of the word bored with boring or his usage of the word “bitch” instead of dog. However his lack of exposure to different cultures and people is what truly brings out his blunt personality and allows readers to switch from gut wrenching humor to heart breaking sadness. A prime example of his naivety would be when Grandfather and Alex discover that Jonathan does not eat “meat” and considers him to be crazy rather than believe that he is a “vegetarian’ (Foer 65). While this is seemingly a hilarious conversation between the three, readers begin to see a strain in the relationship between Jonathan, Alex, and Grandfather. Especially when the waitress asks to see Jonathan’s horns after she finds out that he is Jewish from Alex, who calls Jonathan out for being Non-American because of his own personal egotistical problems. This exposes a divide between the Ukrainians and the Jews and their claims of superiority to one another which is still existent today in modern times. Jonathan’s interactions with those around him in Ukraine, just like the waitress, reveals the aftermath of Holocaust in regards to labeling Jews with titles and specific traits. These small actions create a bigger picture that can reflect the tension between other European countries

English is an invisible gate. Immigrants are the outsiders. And native speakers are the gatekeepers. Whether the gate is wide open to welcome the broken English speakers depends on their perceptions. Sadly, most of the times, the gate is shut tight, like the case of Tan’s mother as she discusses in her essay, "the mother tongue." People treat her mother with attitudes because of her improper English before they get to know her. Tan sympathizes for her mother as well as other immigrants. Tan, once embarrassed by her mother, now begins her writing journal through a brand-new kaleidoscope. She sees the beauty behind the "broken" English, even though it is different. Tan combines repetition, cause and effect, and exemplification to emphasize

On the surface, the message is about the way the author uses diction to establish a dialect change between the two narrators. Because the story is told in a frame narrative, allowing the reader to envision a change

Throughout my life, I have been through many different things. I have been through struggles and successes. I have been through multiple setbacks and breakthroughs. There is one specific setback, however that is very important to me that I overcame. It was not easy, but I finally did it. This setback took place during the time between when I entered high school and the end of my sophomore year.

Throughout the essay, the use of vernacular speech can be observed when looking at the dialogue between characters. For example, “Good day, Mrs. Henderson. Momma responded with “How you, Sister Flowers?”. In the dialogue between Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Flowers, it can be seen that Flowers speaks respectively with sophistication while Mrs. Henderson speaks carelessly using an older southern tone. This results in a clear comparison between the characters in the essay which represent the importance of education and vocabulary. The constant use of the wrong verb by “Momma” bothers the author, giving us a better idea of language’s role in her life. In addition, the author foreshadows part of the lifeline, so we gain a better understanding of the story when the lifeline is presented later on.

Currently the United States has the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. It’s plan is to help individuals have affordable health care coverage. However, it has raised some red flags. “ The AMA is against it, AARP is against it, the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Catholic Health Association of the United States and the Children's Hospital Association are all against it” (“Republican”). To replace Obamacare, many politicians in the democratic and liberal parties are pushing for Universal Health Care.

The language in the story is a kind of “ghetto-english” and the narrator sometimes removes or change a letter from a word, often vowels, which gives the reader a feeling as if they were there, hearing them talking. Besides using a first-person narrator, the author uses a limited omniscient narrator as we only hear the story from one point of view, the author also applies a stream of consciousness by taking the reader into Hazel’s mind so that we get to see every opinion she has on her surroundings.

George Bernard Shaw and John Edwards seem to share some quite similar beliefs regarding language and identity. More specifically, how language alters one’s identity. Edwards uses discussions involving class, gender, and dialect; while Shaw uses his character, Eliza Doolittle to discuss these connections between language and identity. Both authors debunk the stereotypical perception about language and groups, just in two separate ways. Edwards explains it over several chapters of his text “Language and Identity”, whereas Shaw demonstrates it through one person.

Saint Patrick’s Confessio is a contemporary piece that was written in the fifth century. It is a first-hand account that was composed by Patrick towards the end of his life and it gives us an insight into Irish life in the fifth century. The Confessio was used by Patrick as a means to defend himself against criticism he was receiving from the British church. The British church was accusing Patrick of misdeeds and making unjust profits in Ireland. Patrick wrote the Confessio to respond to the comments he felt were unfairly put against him where he claimed that his work in Ireland had been nothing but positive and selfless.

Language is the way people communicate. A person’s choice of words, tone, and even body language all make up his or her language. Language is incredibly important, especially during a first encounter. It is said that language limits thought and thought is dependent upon language. When two people first meet, it is their language that helps both people to form their own opinions of each other and can make or break the bond between these two people. There are many works of literature that show the importance of language as a major literary theme. One of these works is Sure Thing by David Ives. This play emphasizes the significance of language in a light-hearted, humorous account of two strangers that meet in a local café and begin to talk to each other in the hopes of obtaining a date. In Sure Thing, Ives uses many literary techniques to portray the value of language as a main theme within his play, including minimalism, symbolism, and repetition.

Breast Cancer has seemed to be popularized in the more recent years by society. We have seen trends evolve from trying to bring attention to this deadly cancer. When we see the color pink we automatically associate it to the popular movement trying to bring awareness to this cancer; heck we even have a whole month dedicated to it. But is this enough? Does professional sports teams wearing pink arm bands and catchy shirts saying “save the tatas” really motivate women to be aware of the symptoms that come along with breast cancer. Instead of being overexposed to the commercialized support of breast cancer I believe women should be educated on how to identify the symptoms of breast cancer. In first my public service announcement, a poster that