Essay Analysis Paper

Essay Analysis Paper

Intent and purpose is necessary when writing. Essayist shapes their work for artistic intent through several elements. Choice of vocabulary used, humor, metaphors, imagery, irony and satire, to name a few. All helps to shape and develop the essay. The artistic intent of the writer helps to relate to the success of conveying the theme of an essay. The essay Darkness at Noon by Harold Krents uses some of these techniques to develop his essay.

In Darkness at Noon Harold Krents vividly describes the prejudices that those with disabilities face on a daily basis. In this essay Harold Krents uses humor to help to get his point across, the author expresses to the reader the ironies of society. This essay is developed by using the tension between the facts and the artist’s intent of the writer to communicate the theme of the essay. The author helps the reader to see that some of society’s preconceived notions of disabled people are inaccurate. As described in this essay these inaccuracies has had a long lasting effect on Harold Krents life. This short story is an account of Harold Krents life and how he was often misjudged because of his disability. The overall message that the author is trying to convey is that society should focus more on the abilities of others rather than their lack of ability, because everyone has limitations.

The opening line of this essay clearly states that Harold Krents was blind from birth. Krents begins his essay by informing the reader that he cannot see himself, therefore, he must rely on the way others see him through the image that they create of him. He states “To date it has not been narcissistic.” (Krents 1976) Together the words “to date” mean up to now. As defined by Merriman Webster online narcissistic means “Excessively in love with oneself.” The use of the word narcissistic helps to shape the entire essay. The entire phrase is helpful to the reader. As the reader continues through this piece of literature...