Calvino Italo did not have a true introduction paragraph like most essays do, but the beginning of his essay started with him saying, “Let us begin by putting forward some definitions.” (Calvino 3). His way of introducing his essay was by putting a different definition for every section of it. He would put a definition for classics, then take his time explaining it so the readers would understand it, and then once he was done, he would put another definition and repeat the cycle.
The way that Calvino concludes his essay is by summarizing his entire essay’s meaning. He takes from the explanations of each of his definitions and merges them together for easy understanding. He even went out there and told us casually that we must read the classics instead of not reading them. “The only reason that can be adduced in their favour is that reading the classics is always better than not reading them.” (Calvino 9). If that is not summarizing, then I do not know what is. After wards he concluded his entire essay with a quote, “While the hemlock was being prepared, Socrates was learning a melody on the flute. ‘What use will that be to you?’, he was asked, “At least I will learn this melody before I die.’” (Calvino 9) I really love it when authors end or start their works with a quote. I am not exactly sure why, but it is always a nice touch.
Calvino, Italo. "Why Read the Classics?" Why Read the Classics? London: Vintage, 2000. 3-9. Print.
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