Nadya Gill
EN101IN
Prof. Pandolfi
November 9, 2015
“The Loss Of The Creature” – Walker Percy
Percy uses many examples in his essay. He provides an example for each idea
or point that he writes down. Each example is different in its own way but aids in
supporting Percy’s point. Moving from one example to another is challenging as well
as moving from tourists to students. All of the examples Percy discusses support his
points. Yet none of them are similar they can all be interpreted in a different way.
When Percy discusses the Grand Canyon, he provides four different ways with his
examples. The first is leaving the beaten track, Percy explains when going to the
Grand Canyon you should avoid tourist sights and explore and look at the sight on
your own. Looking at it from your own view instead of the provided tourist sites
may provide a better outlook on the site. The second is through a “dialectical
movement”, the third is to note what the experts want the visitor to see, embrace the
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