The Disappearing Spoon Chapter 14
Summary
In this Chapter, I have learned that the nature of literature can blend in well with the art of science, letting more people know about science with curiosity and enthusiasm. One man who was able to do this was Goethe and he was also known for being second to Shakespeare. Furthermore, Goethe was also known for being a successful german with his work.
The use of money and artistic design is blended into a pen which was mentioned to be "the best if not the world's most wanted pen." This pen contained many expensive elements for the artistic design and use, like the gold or rhenium used for the tip to make it last for extended use. But as one thing fades out, a newer one takes it place. Mark twain is that person who tried to make a more competitive product, the typewriter.
The use of money and artistic design is blended into a pen which was mentioned to be "the best if not the world's most wanted pen." This pen contained many expensive elements for the artistic design and use, like the gold or rhenium used for the tip to make it last for extended use. But as one thing fades out, a newer one takes it place. Mark twain is that person who tried to make a more competitive product, the typewriter.
Reflection
The thing I find interesting about this chapter is that Goethe was second to Shakespeare and is seen differently now just like Shakespeare. But I think Goethe would come in first because he discusses both Literature and science at the same time; giving people a better understanding of science. One thing I found odd about this chapter is one's desire for a newer expensive product but I would have to agree for the Parker 51, if it weren't that expensive. I wouldn't mind having one but due to the elements used and well crafted design, it would be worth considering.
Guideline Questions
1. Goethe was a writer and a scientist. He was a great scientist due to his knowledge and education, and his teamwork with other young minds. But for some, he is now a good source for strict literature rather than science.
2. It was the precursor to the periodic table by figuring out the columns. Also, the elements are a related triad because due to their weight they can be set up in the periodic table in rolls that have similar chemical properties.
3. He meant that Mark twain showed up in the right time to bring a better or impressive product, thus one product better than the Parker 51.
4. What Robert Lowell meant is that he needed to rid of his mania or depression that was all in his head.
5. The use lithium has is that it is a scarily reactive metal and could stop the next episode when we take antibiotics at the height of an infection to knock the microbes out.
6. My understanding is that the elements are arranged in,a half portion that lets us see the added up number which it will equal to the other half. And through using this method, one learn or as a hobby, to know all the elements. .Thus ending in Tom Lehrer’s song in knowing all the element names in eighty-six seconds.
6. My understanding is that the elements are arranged in,a half portion that lets us see the added up number which it will equal to the other half. And through using this method, one learn or as a hobby, to know all the elements. .Thus ending in Tom Lehrer’s song in knowing all the element names in eighty-six seconds.
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