Dudley Clendinen's The Good Short Life

A lifetime seems like such a long time, when the end approaches it feels so short possible unfulfilled. Appropriately, a flash or dream, unimaginable amounts of time spent doing things you like and dislike. One writer, Dudley Clendinen wrote an article in The New York Times titled “The Good Short Life” published July, 9, 2011. Clendinen creates his theory of a good short life, using personal facts and first-hand experience and the absolute conclusion of this disease. His conclusion to this demoralizing disease “self-euthanasia”, the act of intentionally ending one’s life to relieve pain and suffering. Devoting his attention toward the emotional and rational feelings of his reader. He consistently influences the readers throughout the article …show more content…
He lightens the temperament of the article with his witty humor along with a simplistic way of handling the stress of his last years. He spent his time writing letters to ones that he cared for getting his last thoughts, words in before his body failed him. His idea of leaving on his life on his on terms but also leaving his daughter with a dad that was vital to the end. His willingness to leave her with fond memories of her father, vibrant, strong, and wholesome. Something that she can grasp and give her strength in times of need. The emotional tug of war is brilliant and simple, all within the same article is truly brilliant and affective.
Clendenin’s strong use of emotion, factual information as well as his logical and humorous writing, will critically influence your thought and feeling of “self-euthanasia”, as a respectable, acceptable way to end life. The Good Short Life, has Clendenin insists is one that will succumb to natural causes and not allow artificial means to keep him alive. One of dignity, honor, financially responsible. One that will leave his family, friends all with good memories of a happy and fruitful life. One that he does not want to leave, but willing to do so on his own