Summary Of The Great Influenza By John M Barry

Claude Bernard, a French physiologist, once said "Science teaches us to doubt". An account of the 1918 flu epidemic. "The Great Influenza" by John M. Barry provides characteristics to become a successful scientist. Additionally, Barry accounts for the contributions scientists have made to the field of science. Barry plays an important role in shaping the perspective of a scientist and the importance of a scientist. Bary's use of repetition to give importance to certainty and uncertainty and the diction used to give value to a scientist helps the reader to perceive the scientist's point of view.

Firstly, Barry used repetition to give importance to certainty when he states "Certainty creates strength. Certainty gives one something upon which