Marrying Absurd by Joan Didion
Learning Outcome: Understand Joan Didion's argumentative strategies and her tone and attitude toward her subject.
Analyzing Arguments I: Essays: Didion: "Marrying Absurd." (25 Great Essays)
Writing Instructions: Write a letter responding to Joan Didion considering what she says about Las Vegas weddings. Consider the social and cultural values her piece involves.
In your letter, provide evidence that you have analyzed her essay carefully and thought about it seriously. (2 pages)