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Pattern Analysis Of 'The Essay Vanishes'

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Ben Miller

Kevin Oberlin

Eng. 2235

6/11/23

Pattern Analysis of “The Essay Vanishes”

Within this convoluted and confusing text lies a pattern that I have never seen before. In the written paragraphs lie a strange pattern of using vague examples followed by a depressing and vague explanation of worthlessness and despair. In the non-paragraph sections of the essay lies either images of text, a list of deceased or missing people, some short phrases further separated by an asterisk and other styles. Although the pattern of the essay is rather strange or even vaguely non-existent, the author uses this odd pattern to convey an overall message; one meant to be interpreted by the reader as in my eyes is, when does something “actually” disappear? …show more content…

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