‘‘Why I Want a Wife’’ by Judy Brady, writing style and structure adds to her theme of female control. ‘‘The Case for Marriage’’ by Linda J Waite and Maggie Gallagher, try to convince their readers that marriage should be the main priority. The two essays being compared, both argued that marriage is an investment and that each partner must be willing to compromise if it is going to work. Both essays show that marriage has become misunderstood and is represented poorly. Both essay deal with the same issues using different tools, forms, and styles of writing to convey the same point.
To begin, in "Why I Want a Wife, a rhetorical device used was repetition, I want a wife was repeated a lot. …show more content…
the essay is informal for married couple and the benefits of marriage, and why it is not the same as just living together. They argued that marriage is not only private but a public act and a social institution, so it should have social support. Alliteration was used, which helped the readers become more drawn to the topic. the authors used intriguing words. For example, using the word “orgy” instead of saying “a lot of” shows connotation. there are different meanings for the word orgy and the reader may get the wrong idea. This Brings an emotional association to tone. This essay is all about marriage that ‘‘reveals the emotional, physical, economic, and sexual benefits that marriage brings to individuals and society’’(2001). also, using and practical advice for strengthening the institution of marriage, and provides clear, essential guidelines for re-establishing marriage as the foundation for a healthy and happy …show more content…
Judy Brady's short story is a clear example of Feminist writing and is dripping with sarcasm. In the Case for marriage, the author's proposal of tax and welfare policy that is pro-marriage, reform of no-fault divorce laws, restoration of the special legal status of marriage (no gay marriage eg.), and discouragement of unmarried pregnancy and childbearing. will not go down well with libertarians, feminists and other detractors of marriage, but they will do much to protect our children, strengthen our societies, and improve adult well-being. both of this essay use irony and makes the critical point that marriage has been misrepresented and