Bdelygmia Speech Analysis

A plethora of authors follow a guideline such as Faulkner’s famous speech to portray and create a goal for readers. There are many purposes behind an author’s motive to wanting to set a moral across all or to express oneself. However, even though an author has intentions to do so, it is critical for it to be executed well in order for the public to fully grasp the definition of what is being placed in their face. With so many backgrounds, it is limitless to how unique a writer a can be and what types of strategies can come into play. Like musicians, the notes have to be played right in order to be enjoyed. The lyrics have to harmonize for the listeners to understand. The instruments have to blend along for the story to be complete. When looking at Brian Doyle and David Sedaris, their styles are beyond different from each other, although have their own tempo and …show more content…
Bdelygmia grows within his teacher, adding the monstrous image to her personality amplifying Sedaris’ purpose of exhibiting his harsh class. Throughout the essay, the teacher constantly insults the students with abusive tones which is the definition of Bdelygmia. When the two Polish girls introduced themselves, the teacher sarcastically states, “How is it that (...) as unique and original as you?” (Sedaris 555). Right off the bat, the teacher is already seen to be harsh, unlikable by many. Sedaris uses this effect as mentioned before, to intensify the tension between the teacher and students to show how troubling his learning experience was. In addition, not only was the abuse apposed onto the students around, Sedaris exhibits it on himself as well, shaken by, “Were you always this palicmkrexis?” (Sedaris 556). Knowingly it is an insult, this effect continues to add fuel to the fire of showing the struggle of learning with this teacher. The harsh abuse perfectly portrays the hard life Sedaris wants to show in his