Header Ads

Bring out the aphoristic quality of Bacon with reference to "of studies"

Francis bacon has a distinct prose style. the aspect which makes his prose distinct is the aphoristic  style. the aphoristic style is a way of expression which is concise  and pointed. in this style sentences are brief and rapid. they reveal some insights and truths."of studies" reflect bacon's  aphoristic style.

Most of the sentences bacon  uses in "of studies" are short but loaded with meaning.they contain general truth.for example,"Crafty men condemn studies,simple men admire them, and viae men use them."again, suggesting the importance of reading, speaking, and writing, bacon, in the shortest possible words, writes :"reading marketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man." bacon's   aphoristic  quality is seen even when he does not support reading without having any practical benefit.for instance," to spend too much time in studies is sloth; to use them too much for ornament is affectation; to make judgment wholly by their rules is the humour of scholar."

No comments

Powered by Blogger.