Comparing Pippin's Escape And Hurricane Katrina Devastates New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina was a devastating event that negatively impacted New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina was a category three hurricane that happened on August 29, 2005. Many people have written about Hurricane Katrina in different ways. Two texts are Pippin’s Escape by Jameson Parks and the news article, “Hurricane Katrina Devastates New Orleans.” While both texts are about Hurricane Katrina, there are differences in tone, mood, and author’s purpose. Both Pippin's Escape and “Hurricane Katrina Devastates New Orleans” have similar moods at some points. For example, when describing Hurricane Katrina in his story, Parks says “I’ve heard nothing but the pounding rain, thunder, and lightning for hours.” Similarly, the Louisiana News states, “Featuring

Even though Pippin’s Escape and “Hurricane Katrina Devastates New Orleans” cover the same events, Pippin’s Escape has a sad and regretful tone at the start. For example, Parks writes, “I should have been brave and come out of my hiding place, then I wouldn’t be here all alone.” The news article “Hurricane Katrina Devastates New Orleans” has a more neutral and informational tone. Additionally, the news article had an objective viewpoint, and the facts were summed up. Parks and the news article “Hurricane Katrina Devastates New Orleans” also have differences in their purpose for writing. While Parks wants to tell a story based on Hurricane Katrina, the news article wants to inform the reader about Hurricane Katrina. However, both are similar in that they want to show the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Parks writes, “However, soon, I may have no other choice but to escape to the roof or the nearby and pray that someone rescues me in the rain.” Additionally, the news article states, “As a consequence of the flooding, many people who remained in the area sought shelter in attics and on rooftops.” In both cases, they described that people went up onto high areas such as attics and