1. The Writing Style of Washington Irving
Irving has the utilitarian purpose of explaining the importance of honor, truth, and justice in daily life. ... "Traits of Indian Character" has the purpose of leading the reader to a deeper meditation on what justice truly is and how impunity shapes society. ... Since several of his sketches are narratives of his travel around England, Irving is objective when writing about historical and architectural facts. ... He goes on to name various authors and a fact that distinguish them from the rest. ... Throughout the sketch, Irving makes a point in writing about his beliefs towards literature an...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate