Why Are American Afraid of Dragons?
Why Are American Afraid of Dragons?
EAO 3AO J. Frechette 15th of February 1997 by: Ursula K. Le Guin
While reading the article by Ursula K. Le Guin; Why Are Americans Afraid Of
Dragons, I couldn't stop myself from agreeing with her beliefs. Everything seemed completely justifiable and correct upon finishing the article. I then slowly started reflecting on some assertions she laid out in her text. I began to realize how she had overlooked some essential factors. My deduction was that she had made a great error in expressing her opinions making them appear as facts. Her mistake was also in only showing her negative opinions of men and their imagination.
Men or Americans have no fear of the dragon. Americans just don't have the time for it. Men generally feel the obligation and the responsibility of taking care of the family's financial needs. A good man is preoccupied with his wife, his children, his work, his colleagues etc... So which form of entertainment should he choose for his busy day?
I sincerly hate to be rude but Ursula K. Le Guin has to keep in mind that we live in a mediatic world. Among the many different forms of media including books, radio, theatre and television, writing is and has been proven to be the oldest and the slowest. It is even considered sometimes the most boring form of home entertainment. In only five hours, a telespectator can go through about four stories while reading them would take on average four to six days. Because it only takes a mere couple of hours to view a film on television, one is left with more time to take care of greater responsibilities. Now, you decide which media is more appropriate for your tight schedule.
It is true that the American population doesn't read enough, but they do use their imagination. To say that Americans do not use their imagination would be saying Americans don't dream. Dreams are proven to be the fruit of imagination simply meaning that without
EAO 3AO J. Frechette 15th of February 1997 by: Ursula K. Le Guin
While reading the article by Ursula K. Le Guin; Why Are Americans Afraid Of
Dragons, I couldn't stop myself from agreeing with her beliefs. Everything seemed completely justifiable and correct upon finishing the article. I then slowly started reflecting on some assertions she laid out in her text. I began to realize how she had overlooked some essential factors. My deduction was that she had made a great error in expressing her opinions making them appear as facts. Her mistake was also in only showing her negative opinions of men and their imagination.
Men or Americans have no fear of the dragon. Americans just don't have the time for it. Men generally feel the obligation and the responsibility of taking care of the family's financial needs. A good man is preoccupied with his wife, his children, his work, his colleagues etc... So which form of entertainment should he choose for his busy day?
I sincerly hate to be rude but Ursula K. Le Guin has to keep in mind that we live in a mediatic world. Among the many different forms of media including books, radio, theatre and television, writing is and has been proven to be the oldest and the slowest. It is even considered sometimes the most boring form of home entertainment. In only five hours, a telespectator can go through about four stories while reading them would take on average four to six days. Because it only takes a mere couple of hours to view a film on television, one is left with more time to take care of greater responsibilities. Now, you decide which media is more appropriate for your tight schedule.
It is true that the American population doesn't read enough, but they do use their imagination. To say that Americans do not use their imagination would be saying Americans don't dream. Dreams are proven to be the fruit of imagination simply meaning that without