Happiness is a fickle thing, and for those who are a part of Generation Y it is even more so. Tim Urban, writer for the website Wait But Why, has explained why that age group tends to be less happy than people of older generations. The story is told of Lucy, a Generation Y ‘yuppie’ and her unrealistic ideas of happiness and success (Urban, 2013). Thanks to the author’s excellent use of imagery, narration and ethos, the point is made in this entertaining essay that is sure to stick with the reader long after reading it.
The essay starts out by introducing Lucy and grouping her with her peers using a special acronym, GYPSYs, which stands for Generation Y Protagonists and Special Yuppies (Urban, 2013). The article generalizes and stereotypes many of the people who were born between 1970 and mid-1990s. Urban writes the article knowing that a majority of his audience will be part of Gen. Y, and by analyzing some of his other works one can come to the conclusion that he himself is also a part of …show more content…
The characters in Lucy’s story are portrayed by perpetually blank-faced stick figures. Her peers, grandparents, and parents are all involved in the story and are therefore represented in the graphics. It is meant to help the reader realize that Lucy is a person; however, by not using specific details or features one also realizes that Lucy is representing an entire generation.
If Lucy’s hardworking parents of the Baby Boomer Generation expected a garden with thick-growing green grass, GYPSYs like Lucy expect a garden with grass, flowers, and a shiny unicorn (Urban, 2013). The article centers on the juxtaposition between Lucy’s garden and the gardens of those around her. It helps illustrate how “delusional” the GYPSY’s are and also helps the reader understand those delusions (Urban, 2013). It is an excellent use of the rhetorical device, thanks again to the use of humor and the images it creates in the reader’s
The essay starts out by introducing Lucy and grouping her with her peers using a special acronym, GYPSYs, which stands for Generation Y Protagonists and Special Yuppies (Urban, 2013). The article generalizes and stereotypes many of the people who were born between 1970 and mid-1990s. Urban writes the article knowing that a majority of his audience will be part of Gen. Y, and by analyzing some of his other works one can come to the conclusion that he himself is also a part of …show more content…
The characters in Lucy’s story are portrayed by perpetually blank-faced stick figures. Her peers, grandparents, and parents are all involved in the story and are therefore represented in the graphics. It is meant to help the reader realize that Lucy is a person; however, by not using specific details or features one also realizes that Lucy is representing an entire generation.
If Lucy’s hardworking parents of the Baby Boomer Generation expected a garden with thick-growing green grass, GYPSYs like Lucy expect a garden with grass, flowers, and a shiny unicorn (Urban, 2013). The article centers on the juxtaposition between Lucy’s garden and the gardens of those around her. It helps illustrate how “delusional” the GYPSY’s are and also helps the reader understand those delusions (Urban, 2013). It is an excellent use of the rhetorical device, thanks again to the use of humor and the images it creates in the reader’s