This paper is a review of Jeansonne Glen’s biography “Messiah of the Masses: Huey P. Long and the Great Depression”. Glen doesn’t believe Long to be a saint nor a sinner; however, he does believe Long’s biggest priority wasn’t the people but himself. The author wrote this biography of Long as a young man getting his first start in politics, his campaign for governor, also his impeachment.
In the book Messiah of the Masses: Huey P. Long and the Great Depression, the life of Huey Pierce Long is fully narrated and studied. In chapter one, the author (Glen Jeansonne) narrates the childhood of Long and gives an account of primary occurrences. On August 30, 1893 in Winnfield, Louisiana, Long was born into the world. He possessed a lot of knowledge, intelligence and was also very charming. He was born into the family of ten and his parents were Caledonia and Hugh Long. He never got to live a stable life because his family was always on the move. Long with the assistance of his friend became a sales man for an oil company which he later quit to go get a diploma as he felt he would not make a living off of selling oil. He …show more content…
The language allows for vividness to be created painting a visual picture that allows readers to understand Long through senses of touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell. The picture of Long is well painted, we as the readers understand the feelings he goes through, the place he is as he campaigns, gets the office as well as get impeached. The author also uses similes, metaphors as well as analogies. The figurative language is important in creating a picture. Additionally, the author uses precise language where he has made use of nouns, adjectives as well as verbs with strong action therefore creating a vivid picture in the mind of a reader. Through descriptive language, Long is described well enough for the readers to understand, his physical description, his thoughts, feelings as well as
In the book Messiah of the Masses: Huey P. Long and the Great Depression, the life of Huey Pierce Long is fully narrated and studied. In chapter one, the author (Glen Jeansonne) narrates the childhood of Long and gives an account of primary occurrences. On August 30, 1893 in Winnfield, Louisiana, Long was born into the world. He possessed a lot of knowledge, intelligence and was also very charming. He was born into the family of ten and his parents were Caledonia and Hugh Long. He never got to live a stable life because his family was always on the move. Long with the assistance of his friend became a sales man for an oil company which he later quit to go get a diploma as he felt he would not make a living off of selling oil. He …show more content…
The language allows for vividness to be created painting a visual picture that allows readers to understand Long through senses of touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell. The picture of Long is well painted, we as the readers understand the feelings he goes through, the place he is as he campaigns, gets the office as well as get impeached. The author also uses similes, metaphors as well as analogies. The figurative language is important in creating a picture. Additionally, the author uses precise language where he has made use of nouns, adjectives as well as verbs with strong action therefore creating a vivid picture in the mind of a reader. Through descriptive language, Long is described well enough for the readers to understand, his physical description, his thoughts, feelings as well as