In the second chapter, Barbara made use of Figurative language when conveying her message.
Metaphor is a figurative language present in every chapter of the book but more so in the second chapter. She makes use of metaphor as a tool to creatively convey the situation of the low-wage workers. Here are some very good examples.
“Repetitive injury of spirit (106)”. The purpose of this metaphor is to paint a picture of the condition of one’s spirit after doing too much work.
“all I can see is a grass fire raging in the back of my eyes (112)”. The purpose of the metaphor is to show the intensity of the author’s anger.
Hyperbole is another figurative language which is present on the second chapter.
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She has a very dry sense of humor but she utilizes sarcasm constantly to express her opinions of the job, herself and her workplace and whenever she is trying to prove a point. Sometimes, she even uses a slightly judgmental tone.
While her use of figurative language maybe effective in conveying her overall message, her humor, for me is not that effective in conveying the purpose of the book. At times, her use of humor can be offensive, unexpected and uncalled for.
One good example is when she tried to explain the role she could play by working in the residential facility. On page 66. She writes, "I will become a luminous beacon in the gathering darkness of dementia, compensating, in some cosmic system of justice, for the impersonal care my father received in a far less living facility." To some this may seem unintentional. The author gives herself larger standing as a worker and over-exaggerates her importance in her writing just to be able to add humor to the book.
Nickel and Dimed is definitely a shift towards becoming a completely different person. She was very immersed in the entire experiment. She not only studied the plight of the underprivileged, but she went the extra mile and lived it which is a great achievement on its
Metaphor is a figurative language present in every chapter of the book but more so in the second chapter. She makes use of metaphor as a tool to creatively convey the situation of the low-wage workers. Here are some very good examples.
“Repetitive injury of spirit (106)”. The purpose of this metaphor is to paint a picture of the condition of one’s spirit after doing too much work.
“all I can see is a grass fire raging in the back of my eyes (112)”. The purpose of the metaphor is to show the intensity of the author’s anger.
Hyperbole is another figurative language which is present on the second chapter.
“What is a self-respecting restaurant cook doing …show more content…
She has a very dry sense of humor but she utilizes sarcasm constantly to express her opinions of the job, herself and her workplace and whenever she is trying to prove a point. Sometimes, she even uses a slightly judgmental tone.
While her use of figurative language maybe effective in conveying her overall message, her humor, for me is not that effective in conveying the purpose of the book. At times, her use of humor can be offensive, unexpected and uncalled for.
One good example is when she tried to explain the role she could play by working in the residential facility. On page 66. She writes, "I will become a luminous beacon in the gathering darkness of dementia, compensating, in some cosmic system of justice, for the impersonal care my father received in a far less living facility." To some this may seem unintentional. The author gives herself larger standing as a worker and over-exaggerates her importance in her writing just to be able to add humor to the book.
Nickel and Dimed is definitely a shift towards becoming a completely different person. She was very immersed in the entire experiment. She not only studied the plight of the underprivileged, but she went the extra mile and lived it which is a great achievement on its