Analyzing Meaning

pg. 264 Analyzing Meaning #1

Catton's purpose was to educate the reader on the leaders that brought the Civil War to an end. He provided details of what these two leaders stood for and how their beliefs and difference changed the landscape of the United States for a brief moment in time, and how their similarities eventually resulted in an agreement to end the war and bring the nation together again.

The two had many stark differences in regards to political views and government, but their similarities are apparent when it comes to their warrior instincts, perseverance, ability to unite their people, and to come to an agreement to end the war. These appeared to be the truths the author needed to define to give the reader a complete understanding of these two men.

pg. 273 Making Connections #1

I believe that Greers interpretation of non-western society treats children more as a reward than the more humorous explanation of Cosby inciting that children are a burden to a marriage. Greer claims that families in eastern societies take a more active role in raising children. Cosby's explanation while humorous represents the everyday excitement when raising children. Children tend to be more spoiled in Western societies with toys and entertainment; in contrast, children in eastern society's are often deprived of toys and entertain themselves by playing outdoors. Greer would argue that the child is more attached to the mother while Cosby believes the child will be raised by both the mother and Father. In the beginning of Cosby's essay he makes it seem as if having a child is more of an option in western society; whereas, Greer believes a women will be considered a member of the husbands family only after she has given birth.

pg. 280 Analyzing Meaning #1

When comparing the value system of Japan and America, Ouchi believes the Japanese work better in team environment or tight knit community, whereas the American Value system is based off of individual accomplishment. He reveals his preference of the two value systems toward the end of the essay for which he states that the "Japanese can better cope with modern industrialism. While American still busily protect our rather extreme form of individualism."

pg. 288 Understanding