Positive impacts of social media are that kids are able to
establish relationships with others online without going outside the
house. They are able to explore other
places in the comforts of their own home.
It can be a place where they can find others whom they have something in
common with. The negative impact is that
they become more introverted as they spend more time on the net rather than
with real people. They can fall prey to
people of dubious character who use false identities online. Then there is cyber-bullying where many
teen-agers have been traumatized. We
live in a democratic society but we must careful and responsible for the things
we do online and in the real world.
This was an event in Vonnegut's own life, and the novel is
considered semi-autobiographical. from his time as an American soldier and
chaplain's assistant, to post war and early years. It is generally recognized
as Vonnegut's most influential and popular work.
This excerpt is from 'Another time another place'.
Explanation:
- Gilbert was happy, sad, and excited throughout the story. He was sad when his father had gone to sea and when he died. He was excited to travel.
- when his father died, he is totally affected and does not follow any rules. Later he learns to time travel and meets his father.
- When Gilbert explains to Emmy about time, she argues with him saying that time cannot be controlled and goes only in one direction.
Third evil tendencies are early shown