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... Terrence Rafferty’s Review of Cobb is a great example of strong writing. Terrence Rafferty has been amusing, intriguing, and mesmerizing audiences for years. ... Rafferty says, “The story that Cobb wants to tell is, of course, entirely self-serving”(p. ... By using this example, Rafferty shows three things: that Cobb has no concern for others, he doesn’t follow rules, and won’t listen to authority. ... There is no question about the relationship between Cobb and Stump. ... Then Rafferty says, “Stump displays some unexpected talent for deviousness, but he doesn’t enjoy the struggle the way Cobb does”(p. ... You know that Cobb is an arrogant, selfish, immature, old, fart. ... Rafferty comments, “When stump threatens Cobb by saying ‘I’ll write slow,’ Cobb shoots back, ‘I’ll die slow. ... The writing relays the frustration that Stump must have felt with Cobb. ... Poor Cobb was only trying to get his story across, but failed because his personality caused him to act like a jerk. ... When I read this review I wanted to go and ring Cobb’s neck. ... Rafferty explains, “Cobb, in search of ‘some pussy’ tries to rape a cigarette girl (he’s impotent so he settles for paying her to spread the story that he’s a great lay)”(p.
Approximate Word count = 967
Approximate Pages = 3.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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