Humanity and Art
Imagine four of the last survivors in the world after total destruction, as far as these men are concerned, huddled around a fire searching for meaning. All crowded in a small shelter owned by the oldest (the leader of the group), Dr. Jenkins. Since the life of these four men tends to get a bit boring they are obviously amused by the slightest things. They occupy themselves through book readings from a collection that one man has, but it seems hopeless as a source of entertainment. Take yourself trying to live life and your only chance of excitement was some words written on some sheets of paper. The old doctor sees these men’s desire for excitement and decides to share his most prized possession, a portable phonograph that he some how managed to get hold of in the destruction. To these men, the phonograph acts as the last sign of human art. The men in The Portable Phonograph prove that Art, such as music, is a major part in one’s life, no matter what the conditions are. It’s funny how a man can be in a state of mental and physical destruction but some how manage to leave it all behind when a type of art, such as the music from the phonograph, is brought to his attention. T
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Some common words found in the essay are:
Portable Phonograph, Private Ryan, Dr Jenkins, , listen phonograph, portable phonograph, sit listen, art music,
Approximate Word count = 800
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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