If Elbert Hubbard traveled into the present I think he would
be disappointed in what he saw but I think Socrates would probably be pleased in
what it’s like in the year 2012. Elbert Hubbard’s “A Message to Garcia” shows
that years ago people were willing to work harder. If someone was asked to
deliver a message to someone now they probably wouldn’t want to do it and would
complain and ask questions unlike how Rowan did. He took the message right to
Garcia without any complaints. It would be really hard to find someone that
willing to do something like that in the present day. Socrates however would be
pleased to see how much his method has changed what life is like today. Now
people have opinions on everything and ask questions. His way of teaching is what
has helped us progress over the generations. If they could travel to the
present I think it would be very interesting to hear what they would have to
say about our way of living.
This is a very good essay, but I have one minor complaint. You said, "...Elbert Hubbard’s 'A Message to Garcia' shows that years ago people were willing to work harder." But Hubbard was making the point that even then, people would make excuses rather than work hard (except for Rowan, of course). Otherwise, excellent writing. 24/25.
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