Utensils Monica Drake Analysis

Utensils are typically tools used within a household. Personally, I value utensils as much as I value a penny. However, Monica Drake’s analysis of three particular appliances in her rant “Utensils” brings a unique perspective on the value of silverware. While the ordinary fork or spoon doesn’t appeal to Drake’s eyes, there are a few specific utensils that have influenced Drake over the years. Drake’s toilet spoon and Victor Hugo spoon are both representations of her past, and the divorce fork is a representation of her current life. To be frank, the two spoons from Drake’s past are indications showing how the simplest beliefs in life are the ones that impact you the most, and it would be best to move on from them seeing as how they don’t have much value moving forward.
In addition, during my first run through of Drake’s story, I noticed that she talks about two communities that have influenced her life: divorced couples and childhood friends. When Drake was a kid, her parents split up and that changed her life immensely. There are obvious differences such as the separation of family, but then there’s Drake’s simple outlook on divorce. Her interest about this topic grew in the coming years, and the community of divorced couples seems to have carried on throughout her life and into this story. The community of friends has also played a role in her life. Drake’s description of her friends makes it appear as though they are very welcoming people who enjoy the company of others. Furthermore, I loved how Drake used stories and background info to further emphasize and detail her entire essay. One question I have for her is in reference to her motive. I was wondering what persuaded her to write about such a peculiar topic that still has impact on her life