Hiding Behind The Screen Analysis

In today’s society people have been adapting to a new way of communicating with one another. Whether it is on the phone, on the computer, or even in person, many people seem to like the comfort of having one another. Some prefer to talk face to face and there are others who prefer talking online especially with someone whom they might not know as well as their friends. In the article, “Hiding Behind the Screen” by Roger Scruton, he argues that relationships in person should not be replaced with relations thru the web. A reader can say that his argument is valid because he provides support on the idea that online relationships are not helpful at all.
In Scruton’s “Hiding Behind the Screen” he proclaims relationships that are created online

One example would be how the author utilizes words such as “I” and “We” in order to tie connections between him and the reader. “First, we should make some distinctions. We all now use the computer to send messages to our friends and to others with whom we have dealings…” (par. 2). Without examples and evidence, Scruton would not be able to deliver his overall purpose. His overall purpose is to provide evidence supporting and disconfirming his thesis to make his article persuasive. Scruton refers to theories such as Marxists and Hegelians. He provides each theory’s perception on the topic, which both supports and negates his view. For instance, Scruton specifies how online friendships are not the same as connections in the real life. “You “click on” your friend, as you might click on a news item or a music video. He is one of the many products on display. Friendship with him, and relationships generally, belong in the category of amusements and distractions, a commodity that may be chosen, or not, depending on the rival goods…” (par. 10). Scruton makes his purpose of persuading the reader by showing both arguments about friendship online and friendship in real