Brave New World

In the essay entitled "Brave New World and the Threat of Technological Growth" by Derek Miller, Miller analyzes the use of technology in Aldous Huxley's novel, Brave New World. Miller also compares aspects of Huxley's futuristic dystopian society to certain features of the world as we know it today. For example, Miller draws similarities between the standardization of education system here in America to the caste system in Brave New World. Furthermore, Miller also implies that, here in America, children are hindered and they are not able to reach their full potential because the education system is restrictive. Miller's writing shows that he is quite aware of the audience to whom he is talking to. His diction reflects this idea. Miller uses diction that is formal yet simple. It is not complicated or impractical. Miller chooses words that appear sophisticated enough to engage the reader yet simple enough so the reader understands it. Miller's writing is clear cut and simple. There are no metaphors or other forms of figurative language to confuse or distract the reader. Also, to improve the credibility of his essay, Miller uses several quotes from the book as well as quotes supporting his ideas from credible critics. The quotes that Miller choose are quite adequate for the ideas that he is presenting to his audience. Miller's sources prove to the reader that he is, in fact, credible because he has information from fairly reputable sources that support his idea. Miller does not use sources that most people would frown upon. Such sources that would cause dispute because of their credibility. Throughout his essay, Miller draws parallels between Huxley's fictional society and the society in which we live. Miller's essay begins with a somewhat introductory paragraph that introduces Brand New World and gives the basics on the novel. From then onwards, Miller's paragraphs consist of a central idea and with that idea he shows similarities between Huxley's society and the one we live in. 
Academic essays differ greatly from the other essays I have written previously in high school because they do not go by the set of rules that I've been told to follow since freshman year. Those rules were supposed to help develop my writing abilities and to guide me so I know how to correctly write an essay. But, now that I have am capable of writing a good essay, I do not have to abide by the rules that I was taught because those rules were there simply guide me. When a person reaches a certain level in their writing, they are able to write a thesis and support it without having to be taught how to do it each time. When a person is in their younger ages of writing, they are unable to do this correctly so there are rules set there for them. For example, they are told that for each concrete detail they have, they have to have only two sentences of commentary. In reality, a person can have a lot to say about one piece of concrete detail and therefore they will need more sentences. A person in a higher stage of writing, which Miller is, is able to compose a coherent and balanced essay without having to follow Jane Schaffer's steps. Miller may only use one piece of concrete detail per paragraph but he is able to make a exceptional essay with his commentary on that piece of evidence and others.