People and Other Animals by Gloria Steinem
1) Explain for us why you think Steinem used the term"Spaceship Earth"in her essay?What does it
reveal about her position?
2) In the last one-third of her essay,Steinem narrates for us short pictures of three animals: a monkey,an elephant, and a gorilla. What attributes do these creatures have that she is highlighting and why is she giving us threse examples?Why did she present KoKo last?
3) In general and specific terms, describe for us the tone of the essay. She seems to be admonishing us at times, pointing her finger at us, but how would you define her attitude toward her audience?
1) Explain for us why you think Steinem used the term"Spaceship Earth"in her essay?What does it
reveal about her position?
2) In the last one-third of her essay,Steinem narrates for us short pictures of three animals: a monkey,an elephant, and a gorilla. What attributes do these creatures have that she is highlighting and why is she giving us threse examples?Why did she present KoKo last?
3) In general and specific terms, describe for us the tone of the essay. She seems to be admonishing us at times, pointing her finger at us, but how would you define her attitude toward her audience?