That Lean And Hungry Look Analysis

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In the essay, “That Lean and Hungry Look”, Suzanne Britt states that “Thin people need watching. I’ve been watching them for most of my adult life, and I don’t like what I see” (Britt 1). Thin people go above and beyond to get done everything that they can. Thin people are quick and ready for anything, while fat people are easy-going and relaxed. Fat people are nicer and understand the good things in life. She says that fat people see every side, but thin people only believe in logic. Thin people speck to fat people as the lesser of the two. Britt explains that fat people realize the world is not perfect because all is not right with the world. She believes that fat people know how to make their own happiness because it can be hard to find.

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