Close Prompt #5

http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/jesse-eisenberg-high-drama/

     After starring in one of the most well known movies of 2010, Jesse Eisenberg has risen to fame through incorporating his uniquely awkward personality into the boundless amounts of roles that he takes on.The intriguing story of Eisenberg's role in the upcoming Woody Allen movie is captured through the elements of diction, imagery, and detail included in Adam Green's article, Jesse Eisenberg: High Drama.
     The article opens with a brief description of the actor containing the qualities of a "brainy made–in–New York brand of awkwardness" to remind the reader of what makes Eisenberg's characteristics so special. Green then progresses into Eisenberg's choice in characters to be "preternaturally brilliant but painfully self-conscious". This depiction is mentioned twice through describing two of Eisenberg's movies, which portrays the similar qualities that are shared between the characters that have become his trademark. Green also moves onto discussing Eisenberg's newest upcoming movie with Woody Allen and incorporates the actor's high praise for Allen, by calling him "my favorite creative person of all time". By incorporating this specific passage, Green creates a positive light on both Eisenberg and the author himself. Green's choice in using words that convey a positive message suggests his respect and interest in Eisenberg's work.
     The imagery that is incorporated into this article also contributes to the author's dedication towards the subject of his article. Green describes Eisenberg to be "slouched in a seat" during their interview to specifically enhance the reader's visual on the actor's well known awkwardness. Eisenberg also openly admits his specific choice of playing characters who "are really bright and educated but have a great lack of life experience" which can be reflected with his own personality. As the interview continues, Green wonderfully describes the setting of Eisenberg's new movie to be a "ratty, cramped apartment" to help the audience assume where the plot is heading.
     Details included throughout the article helped the audience with not only the descriptions of the interview, but also the overall plot of the new movie. Green depicts Eisenberg's character, Edgar, to be a "failed blogger" with an "aggressively confident but equally as clueless" roommate as a start." Not only does this set up the entire movie for the reader, but Green also includes details such as "exposing self-delusion, codependence, cultural imperialism, and general nastiness" to further grab the reader's attention and sparks the curiosity of how these elements relate. Green also includes a little biography of Eisenberg, summarizing his rise to success compared to the life he lives now which contributes to resolving the reader's curiosity of the results to Eisenberg's hard work.
     Jesse Eisenberg's success not only can be seen through his impressive resume, but also through his newest movie which includes one of the most famous movie makers of all time. Alan Green captures both Eisenberg's success story and his awkward stature through this article by effectively using diction, imagery, and details.