Here Is New York By E. B. White Analysis

For many years New York has been a destination for many people to visit or to live in. There are many things the city has to offer, but at times people will not fully appreciate it. New York is a place in which people can find many opportunities and have a chance for a fresh start. As a New Yorker, and living here my entire life there are some things that I will often take for granted. However, after reading E.B. White’s essay and understanding his point of view on New York and its residents, it has made me reconsider many things about living here, and to appreciate the wonderful city I live in. Taking the time to value New York, will allow people either living or visiting to acknowledge the place they are in. New York is a highlight for many people all over the world. It includes people who are searching for adventure, work, or for a new beginning in their life. In the essay, “Here Is New York”, by E.B. White, there are several assimilations about noticing how different some New Yorkers are. White states that although New York has so much to offer, people do not always use every opportunity they get, “The New York of the man or woman who was born here, who takes the city for granted and accepts its size and turbulence as natural and inevitable.” (White, 698) In my …show more content…
However, E.B. White’s writing includes many thoughtful ideas that connect to more than one aspect of New York. By reading this short essay I think this semester will include a lot of analysis regarding New York and how to observe the city better. This essay taught me to appreciate the place I live in because there are so many great things about it. Additionally, by White including the 9/11 attacks at the end of his essay, I believe we will also focus on several incidents that have affected the New York lifestyle. Living through these types of moments are what shape a New Yorker and learning about it will be very