"Letter to America" by Margaret Atwood

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In the essay "Letter to America", written by Margaret Atwood, the author is expressing her concerns on a changing America. The author has utilized a negative tone throughout the majority of this essay, which is targeted primarily towards an American audience. However, she does make reference to America being "...not only [Canada's] neighbours...[

Comments

[debbie_g]

Good job on going through the VAPID points, but I think you could develop them more. I also like the way you are using specific examples from the text to support your ideas.

[kelsseyy]

Good perspective on the story.

Who do you think Margaret is trying to communicate with? I agree with you that the canadian economy suffers with the american economy, as it is now. I like your use of quotations from the letter but i would like to see more of your own writing. I think if I was an American I would personally agree with Margaret Atwood's views on the declining economy. I think most Canadians would feel the same way.
Over all, good summary of the literature