High Drama- By Adam Green
http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/jesse-eisenberg-high-drama/
Adam Green uses precise diction and imagery to create accurate depictions of both Jessie Eisenberg and Nina Arianda that highlight key differences between the two. He begins with a detailed description of Eisenberg, stating he posesses a "brainy, made-in-New York brand of awkwardness". The author creates a deeper image as he describes how Eisenberg "slouched in a seat" during the interview. Eisenberg, writer and star of Asuncion, plays a "cerebral, neurotic loser"; a character supposedly modeled after Eisenberg himself. However, he wants to make clear that the character, Edgar, "is more of a character--his professed anatonical inadequacies... are 'not autobiographical,'". The resulting image of Eisenberg is one of a slightly messy, incredibly artistic person.
Conversely, Green's depiction of Nina Arianda begins with an engaging introduction: "an unknown actress sets the theater world on fire with a knockout performance". Already the reader notices a sharp contrast to Eisenberg's eccentric description. Green goes on to set up the play Arianda is starring in, Venus in Fur, and continues to praise the young actress: "...Arianda is an unalloyed delight, taking us through Vanda's every transformation with whip-crack precision and a pro's comic timing." The use of "whip-crack precision" brings a sense of razor-sharp clarity into Arianda's depiction, further contrasting Eisenberg's more hazy characterization.
I'm worried that you're not very specific in which of the DIDLS you are focusing on. I can't tell if you're hitting on all three required DIDLS. I wish you would be more in depth on how the varying description impact the writer's meaning.
ReplyDelete**note to Holmes: I was sick from 11/29-12/1, so that's why this comment (and all others from this set of blog responses) are late.**
ReplyDeleteThe analysis was a little short - I think you could've added some more quotes to further support your positions. Also, it wasn't always clear which DIDLS you were focusing on (what Lindsay said). Otherwise the writing style was well done and I noticed no errors in punctuation.