Monday, January 24, 2011

Highrise: Compare and Contrast essay- Benoit

Hi This is a long post so I want you to be patient and read this post carefully. I had to chose one guy from 14 different people. Well, I went the last so I didn't have a choice. My character is Benoit and he lives in Montreal, Canada. Of course, he lives in a highrise. Now, I'm going to compare and contrast lives between mine and his and also cultural backgrounds between two cities: Seoul and Montreal as specifically as I can.

 There are many similarities and differences. Let's first look at Benoit's house. He has a nice couch and a TV which my family have too. There's also his family pictures hanging in the walls and showcases for putting all kinds of stuff. We also have that. Out the window and to the balcony, there is a big highway and the big city. When I look out of my house window, I see many buildings and also lots of roads. It's similar, right? I think we have lots of things in common.
However, there are some differences too. There is a water purifier by the house entrance. I don't have that. Even if I had that, I would put it in the kitchen. Also, when you watch the pastry chef, it talks about Benoit's dream of being a pastry chef. I never thought of a kid trying to be a pastry chef. Instead we think of a really good job like a president. This is another difference.
 Now I will compare Seoul and Montreal. After watching the videos that were available in the Benoit's house I felt that Montreal is more calm and not busy as the people in Seoul do. Benoit can freely do what he wants- making French pastries. That can be seen as him working but he likes it. But in Seoul many students go to academies until evening. Is this what we really want to do? No. Also, Seoul is a very crowded city with lots of cars and tall buildings. However in Montreal, there are half of the amount of cars in Seoul in the highway.
  Finally it will be comparison against me and Benoit!
I think we have a lot in common. He is confident in his career, which is the pastry making. I am also confident in doing the history presentation. I can't compare and contrast more. Thanks.
 In conclusion, there are many differences and common things we share between the world of Benoit and me. If I ever meet him,I will help him make the pastries.

1 comment:

  1. Good Job at comparing I want to do like you!!
    WAY TO GO!

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