In this chapter Green uses multiple analogies to describe how immanent his conception of wonders among the world are. He explains a minor biography of the later moments of author of The Great Gatsby Fitzgerald’s life to form his example for how undeniable and perspective-based wonders are. Within this example Green explains that this book, which was originally considered a failure in comparison to Fitzgerald’s earlier works, was a result of the audiences'’ perspective at the time. Only after the book was mass produced for soldiers at war was its true self-reflective abilities recognized and praised by its readers. However, Green believes that Fitzgerald would agree with him that both audiences then as well as now still do not fully comprehend the book as intended. Regardless of this confusion, Green’s point in referencing this book’s success is that it was a wonder despite the judgment it initially faced; furthermore, that because it is a wonder it was bound to be recognized. Green directly addresses his inspiration for the idea of this chapter at the end of it when he describes a moment he nearly took for granted with his son. I think that this topic can align with leading a life of significance, but I wouldn’t rank it high on necessities for one as this mindset could take a dip into minimalism and being content with mediocrity. I think the chapter was definitely a representation of how much we as people and a society overlook the more simplistic yet great aspects of life, however I think that the message of overall having a greater appreciation for all things could’ve been better represented rather than exclaiming there’s wonder everywhere in everything. On that note, I didn’t care. much for the chapter because before addressing the topic for the chapter Green throws the audience into what feels like a random story that we aren’t mean to understand as an analogy until afterwards. I think in that department the chapter presented bad writing along with a less powerful message in the overall context of living a life of significance. Green rated this chapter a three and a half stars, but I have to disagree and generously rate it two stars for the weak topic and poor introduction into it.
Interesting critique. I agree with you actually regarding a few of Green's chapters. But, the purpose of the assignment is to get you to discuss your OWN thoughts that the topic prompts in you.
Also, you have a couple of stray punctuation marks and misspellings. Always turn in error-free writing.
Also, you have a couple of stray punctuation marks and misspellings. Always turn in error-free writing.
And, it is 2 days late. All responses need to be submitted on Mondays.