A Critical View of Byars - Article Example

This is supposed to have an ending that leans on either a positive, negative, or neutral side of the issues being addressed. This defines the scope and focus of the piece of publication.

            In the article as written, a look at the language used brings a collection of language misfits in its presentation. Though most of the errors appear in relatively less defined areas of the piece of writing, they are well defined as per the English laws of language. For instance, the author states ‘Her husband, who was an alcoholic, verbally and emotionally abused her’. In this sentence, there is a missing subject. The proposition for this correction is as simple as a consideration to remove the verb “was” or simply inserting a subject. Secondly, on the issue of language, there are so many contractions that have been used. In academic writing, and for the sake of the public that is to enjoy reading the article, contractions are supposed to be highly minimized. For instance, ‘…and she’s been threatened with death.’These contractions have been used a lot and they fall short of the seriousness the article is supposed to express.

            The theme has been chosen right and expressed efficiently. However, some changes need to be done especially on the balance of the addressed issues. The theme is purely domestic violence. It has also expressed violence against women and in particular, Byars is the greatest subject. The blame for all her misfortunes has been put on the men in her life. Notwithstanding, the psychological analysis of the issue would practically have some blame put on her as well. If we look at her earlier life, she is seen to get married at the tender age of just 18 years. This is an age too tender to even think about having deep commitments in relationships leave alone marriage. Secondly, she is seen to get married to men who are purely alcoholics. This would perhaps be used to define her social setting where she would be taken to relate to such irresponsible men in her social life. The first husband is alcoholic, the second is emotionally abusive and the third husband who looks the holy type soon starts drinking and smoking when they move in together. Moreover, the length of time it takes to get and marry a man is questionable. ‘She met a man two years later whom she married after a short time. This is an indication that she has a weakness that is not expressed in the article.

            overall, the article is good but mechanics to be done on the theme without having to run a piece that will lead to future generations putting all the blame on men. There needs to be the dark side of Byars’ life. The work should not, therefore, be run in that state before the necessary changes are affected.