KJ
Dell’Antonia is a writer for the New York Times who considers herself a fierce
introvert. In her piece, Am I
Introverted, or Just Rude? she analyzes the mindset of the general
wallflower. She questions the motives behind any introvert: shyness versus
selfishness. She asks, “In a contest between my manners and my preferences, am
I allowing my preferences to win?” and
ponders over this through the remainder of the text.
Dell’Antonia wrote her piece after she was sent a link to a T-shirt that read, “Sorry I’m late, I didn’t want to be here.” Dell’Antonia associated with the quote; but she wasn’t too happy about it. She comes to the conclusion that she, along with many other introverts, only behaves in this fashion for personal gain – simply to avoid making an extra trip or spending her energy.
Dell’Antonia challenges her audience – her fellow introverts – to open up a bit and to change the manner in which the go about, assuming that these introverts are introverted for selfish reasons. Due to her subject matter, Dell’Antonia has automatic ethos, being an introvert herself. Her reflective, optimistic tone attempts to guide reader down her desired path of change. She uses personal anecdotes to provide concrete examples of how her introversion is not necessarily a good thing, and that stepping outside her shell has helped her grow as a person. She claims, “the knowledge that you might inadvertently be hurting someone’s feelings by not showing up or by behaving in a way that’s perceived as aloof can make it easier to extend yourself.” By this point in the piece, the reader has already seen the author mature.
In addition, Dell’Antonia uses allusion to reference professionals, such as psychologist Brian Little, to exemplify people who are introverted for the “right” reasons – their shyness. This example, as well as others, provides the reader some classification of introversion; it demonstrates the differences between social fear and selfishness. Dell’Antonia is successful in her supporting her analysis of human personality and trying to convince the reader to step outside their comfort zone to become more extroverted. She highlights the pros and cons of introversion, and the cons seem outweighing.
Dell’Antonia wrote her piece after she was sent a link to a T-shirt that read, “Sorry I’m late, I didn’t want to be here.” Dell’Antonia associated with the quote; but she wasn’t too happy about it. She comes to the conclusion that she, along with many other introverts, only behaves in this fashion for personal gain – simply to avoid making an extra trip or spending her energy.
Dell’Antonia challenges her audience – her fellow introverts – to open up a bit and to change the manner in which the go about, assuming that these introverts are introverted for selfish reasons. Due to her subject matter, Dell’Antonia has automatic ethos, being an introvert herself. Her reflective, optimistic tone attempts to guide reader down her desired path of change. She uses personal anecdotes to provide concrete examples of how her introversion is not necessarily a good thing, and that stepping outside her shell has helped her grow as a person. She claims, “the knowledge that you might inadvertently be hurting someone’s feelings by not showing up or by behaving in a way that’s perceived as aloof can make it easier to extend yourself.” By this point in the piece, the reader has already seen the author mature.
In addition, Dell’Antonia uses allusion to reference professionals, such as psychologist Brian Little, to exemplify people who are introverted for the “right” reasons – their shyness. This example, as well as others, provides the reader some classification of introversion; it demonstrates the differences between social fear and selfishness. Dell’Antonia is successful in her supporting her analysis of human personality and trying to convince the reader to step outside their comfort zone to become more extroverted. She highlights the pros and cons of introversion, and the cons seem outweighing.
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