How often do you play video games? Video games are quite a popular choice of entertainment. All thanks to its interactivity and enjoyable features. Lately, there has been discussions about the depiction of violence in such video games. On the September of 2013, The New Yorker published an article titled “How evil should a video game allow you to be” authored by Simon Parker which provided an interesting insight on this much discussed topic. This essay by Parker relies heavily on the depiction of analogy and logos to inform readers about the portrayal of violence in video games, but also contradicts own self by stating violence in games as a valid form of entertainment.
Analogy between literature and video games has been used successfully by author Parkin in the article. Analogy is a literary technique used to compare for explanation or clarification purposes. In this article, presentation of analogy has made an appeal to the audience by conveying the relevant information on video game violence. Parkin states “The question of whether—or to what extent—literature should allow readers into the minds of terrorists, murderers, and abusers both fictional and historical is one that continues to trouble authors. But if video-game creators share such qualms it hasn’t stopped the production, in the course of the past …show more content…
Although, Parkin uses argumentation strategies like analogy and logos to increase credibility of the essay, he fails to provide his clear viewpoint on this matter. Instead of opting for a subtle argument on this sensitive issue, a clear take would have made Parkin’s argument strong and credible. It is a matter of great concern that violence in video games are being more interactive and realistic day by day. With most of our young population obsessed over video games, it is of high time that we address this problem
Analogy between literature and video games has been used successfully by author Parkin in the article. Analogy is a literary technique used to compare for explanation or clarification purposes. In this article, presentation of analogy has made an appeal to the audience by conveying the relevant information on video game violence. Parkin states “The question of whether—or to what extent—literature should allow readers into the minds of terrorists, murderers, and abusers both fictional and historical is one that continues to trouble authors. But if video-game creators share such qualms it hasn’t stopped the production, in the course of the past …show more content…
Although, Parkin uses argumentation strategies like analogy and logos to increase credibility of the essay, he fails to provide his clear viewpoint on this matter. Instead of opting for a subtle argument on this sensitive issue, a clear take would have made Parkin’s argument strong and credible. It is a matter of great concern that violence in video games are being more interactive and realistic day by day. With most of our young population obsessed over video games, it is of high time that we address this problem