Examples Of Anecdotes In Quiet By Susan Cain

Author Susan Cain seems to have a never ending array of anecdotes and studies to share when it comes to her nonfiction novel, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Throughout her novel, Cain is consistently shedding light on the misunderstood concepts of introverts with studies and interviews from qualified individuals. Furthermore, she includes anecdotes that not only engage her audience, but provides support for her thesis and creates an organization of text that harmoniously functions. Cain’s audience is further engaged with questions and self-tests that give a further insight into their personality and understanding of, making her novel a unique experience in itself. From the start of her novel, Cain makes

For some, the idea that introvertism is just as powerful as extrovertism is difficult to compute because the argument is new to them or an existing belief is deeply grounded. A large majority of Cain’s anecdotes are of herself and of people she knows. When it comes to life events, it’s hard to deny that they’re fake. By providing these personal and authentic anecdotes, Cain displays that success through introvertism is very much

Professor Brian Little is a former Harvard University psychology professor, he is described as a “cross between Robin Williams and Albert Einstein '' (205) and enjoys cracking a joke or two during his presentations. His class is said to always be oversubscribed and often ended with standing ovations. Despite this description, Cain’s interview with Little reveals a different man. In contrast, Little lives with his wife in a tucked-away home in the Canadian woods where in his free time enjoys scoring music, reading, writing, and e-mailing. At parties, he tends to excuse himself “for a breath of fresh air” and prefers smaller conversations. This contrast makes audiences question Little’s personality, is he an introvert or an extrovert? Little states that he is a “true blue, off-the-charts introvert”(206), and he was able to create such a persona through skills that he has built on top of his introverted self. During his speeches, Little makes the most of an introvert’s sensitivity. Little scans through the crowd to see reactions to make adjustments in his speech to please his audience, and like many introverts, Little reviews and practices his speeches beforehand. With these techniques his speeches are a success. Immediately after, Little wants to keep to himself. Whether that be finding peace through a walk or escaping to the men’s