Privacy Essay

SECOND DRAFT FOR GRADING

Austin
English 8
Mr. Salsich
October 14, 2009

Privacy
A Matter that should go with Respect

(TS) A person who lacks the ability to esteem someone’s privacy is a person who deserves all their confidential secrets to be publicly exhibited. (CM) It is insulting when someone doesn’t have the deference to know not to pester you for information exclusive to you. (CM) Therefore, if they don’t allow others their privacy, why should they have their own? (CS) In both my life and in To Kill a Mockingbird, privacy is crucial to honor since it conveys trust in others and demonstrates how well you function independently.

(TS) Respecting a person’s privacy exposes how considerate you are, which is a problem for Scout since she has trouble respecting Boo Radley’s privacy. (SD) Curiosity isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but Scout and her brother continue to intrude on the Radley’s property, making their curiosity an invasion of privacy. (CM) Until recently, Scout and Jem would stay away from the Radley place. However, their young, inquisitive minds got the best of them, and now they sometimes investigate what goes on outside this mysterious abode. (CM) Their act of investigation is intrusive to Mr. Radley’s privacy, showing that these kids do not have a lot of self-control. (SD) Letting someone have their privacy is important because it shows you aren’t self-centered enough to believe everything is your business. (CM) Just because Scout is neighbors with the Radleys doesn’t mean she needs to know everything that goes on there. (CM) Instead, she should know that sometimes letting something be undisturbed is the best course of action. (SD) Not only is letting people have their privacy humble of you, people appreciate it because when they are being separate, they usually want to be left alone. (CM) If Boo Radley wanted to come outside he would, but since he doesn’t , he stays inside. (CM) Scout and Jem should acknowledge that fact instead of going as far as giving him a letter to lure him outside, so they can satisfy their inquisitiveness. (CS) Scout should learn that curiosity can shatter privacy but veneration can conserve freedom (antithesis).

(TS) Personally, I have grown to relish the few moments of privacy my parents have left me, and I discovered how valuable it is to be private and to give others their own personal freedom. (SD) It’s really unfortunate for me that my parents give me so little time to be independent. (CM) Sometimes I just want to be left alone from my parents so I can dwell on my thoughts I gathered throughout the day. (CM) Even worse, occasionally I prepare a big surprise for my parents, but since they continue to pester me and investigate what I’m preparing for them, they foresee the ambush, a plan which was meant to bewilder them (appositive closer). (SD) Not only does disregard for someone’s privacy spoil surprises, it abates trust. (CM) If you can’t rely on your friend’s word and invade their privacy, the lack of trust becomes evident. (CM) Without trust in a friendship, two people begin talking to each other less and eventually, dwindle apart. (SD) However, I’m glad that doesn’t happen in my relationships because my occasional moments of privacy are significant to me. (CM) It lets me reflect on my life and the decisions I’ve made as well as the decisions I’m going to make without being subjected to another colleagues opinion. (CM) My privacy also gives me time to figure out some personal issues I have to deal with on my own, so I can grow from the experience I gain from them. (CS) Without privacy, I would never have an opportunity to think of an original opinion because I would constantly be making decisions based on my colleague’s ideas instead of my own.

(TS) If someone wants to be left alone, valuing solitude is beneficial to yourself and them. (CM) When they realize you are giving them time alone, appreciation will follow and trust will ensue. (CM) Also, with time alone, there is an opportunity to contemplate their journey and future exploration of life, therefore, helping them mature into a young adult. (CS) Without providing respect for someone’s privacy, trust crumbles and there is never time to explore thoughts and discover uninfluenced opinions.