After reading Some Lessons From the Assembly Line by Andrew Braaksma (2005), the essay details a transition of Braaksma's views. At the beginning of the article, Braaksma reveals his comfortable life and the way he views his world. As Braaksma starts working on the assembly line, his entire perspective on college and life changes. Braaksma learns that the real world is a much different place, and people have different types of hardships and problems they experience. The harsh reality of life help Braaksma appreciate the opportunities afforded to him.
Braaksma’s shift in view is clearly articulated throughout the essay. He uses key phrases to show a paradigm shift in what’s truly important. He details several instances that show how his views …show more content…
The first is where Braaksma articulates the difference in problems between school and work. This point shows his point of view before experiencing real-world issues.
For a student like me who considers any class before noon to be uncivilized, getting to a factory by 6 o'clock each morning, where rows of hulking, spark-showering machines have replaced the lush campus and cavernous lecture halls of college life, is torture. (Braaksma 2005)
This piece of evidence shows the early frame of mind on what Braaksma considers as a burden. This phrase identifies a fundamental precept on the issues that concern him. Using this wording early helps to show the transition of what Braaksma sees as concerns. The critical point above shows that he doesn't understand the harsh reality of the real world. Braaksma is still a student who has no worries real worries in life. More evidence from the essay is required to have a clear understanding of what he's trying to show.
The second stage of Braaksma's transition shows the real issues in life that he's facing. There is a clear difference between what the earlier stage show's to …show more content…
(Braaksma 2005)
The quote above shows the shift in what Braaksma's worries. From college issues to the potential to lose your job, shows what he sees as a real-life problem. This helps to show the transition of what he considers important. The evolution of Braaksma as an adult becomes more evident with this statement. He begins to see that the world is much less forgiving and demanding than waking up early for class. Using this phrase helps to get to his final point and the conclusion of his experiences.
The third and final point showing Braaksma's goal is the complete shift in how fortunate he is. He has come full circle in realizing on how fortunate he is and how to make the most of it.
When fall comes around, I get to go back to a sunny and beautiful campus, while work in the factories continues. At times I feel almost voyeuristic, like a tourist dropping in where other people make their livelihoods. My lessons about education are learned at the expense of those who weren't fortunate enough to receive one. "This job pays well, but it's hell on the body," said one co-worker. (Braaksma
Braaksma’s shift in view is clearly articulated throughout the essay. He uses key phrases to show a paradigm shift in what’s truly important. He details several instances that show how his views …show more content…
The first is where Braaksma articulates the difference in problems between school and work. This point shows his point of view before experiencing real-world issues.
For a student like me who considers any class before noon to be uncivilized, getting to a factory by 6 o'clock each morning, where rows of hulking, spark-showering machines have replaced the lush campus and cavernous lecture halls of college life, is torture. (Braaksma 2005)
This piece of evidence shows the early frame of mind on what Braaksma considers as a burden. This phrase identifies a fundamental precept on the issues that concern him. Using this wording early helps to show the transition of what Braaksma sees as concerns. The critical point above shows that he doesn't understand the harsh reality of the real world. Braaksma is still a student who has no worries real worries in life. More evidence from the essay is required to have a clear understanding of what he's trying to show.
The second stage of Braaksma's transition shows the real issues in life that he's facing. There is a clear difference between what the earlier stage show's to …show more content…
(Braaksma 2005)
The quote above shows the shift in what Braaksma's worries. From college issues to the potential to lose your job, shows what he sees as a real-life problem. This helps to show the transition of what he considers important. The evolution of Braaksma as an adult becomes more evident with this statement. He begins to see that the world is much less forgiving and demanding than waking up early for class. Using this phrase helps to get to his final point and the conclusion of his experiences.
The third and final point showing Braaksma's goal is the complete shift in how fortunate he is. He has come full circle in realizing on how fortunate he is and how to make the most of it.
When fall comes around, I get to go back to a sunny and beautiful campus, while work in the factories continues. At times I feel almost voyeuristic, like a tourist dropping in where other people make their livelihoods. My lessons about education are learned at the expense of those who weren't fortunate enough to receive one. "This job pays well, but it's hell on the body," said one co-worker. (Braaksma