David Sedaris has been compared to some of the greatest names in American Literature, including Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker and James Thurber (Moredock). Not surprisingly, all of the aforementioned authors captivated audiences with their sarcasm, wit, and humor three characteristics that are indicative of Sedaris's writing in general. Sedaris has made a career as an author and recording artist (having broadcast and recorded his works of literature numerous times) who finds insight and points of laughter
In “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” by Flannery O’ Connor, the narrator talks about the grandma did not want to go to Florida, but instead she wanted to go to Tennessee. That part reminded me of when, in the summer of 2012, my family and I took an RV trip across the west coast of the United States. The first state we stayed in was Tennessee. We had just bought the RV about a month before, and we took it on little test runs before we left for the main trip. This drive to Tennessee was the farthest we
Turn off and put away all cell phones, beepers, text-messaging devices and other electronic devices when class starts. The sounds of cell phones ringing during class are disruptive. Students should not leave the class to make a call or answer one (or worse—answer a call in class). No cell phones permitted on top of desks. 2. No Bluetooth devices in ears allowed during class. 3. No MP3 players or other music devices with earphones allowed during class. 4. No laptops open