1. Our emotional response to this essay is slight disgust; the embalming process is very gruesome. We have conflicting feelings about this essay. We thought it gross, but at the same time, it was very interesting to read about what actually happens when embalming.
2. The secrecy of the process of embalming is attributed by the gruesomeness of the subject. Not all people have the stomach to know what goes on when embalming, therefore, it is very difficult to find information regarding this process.
3. According to Mitford, the mortician’s intent is to make the body presentable for viewing. The need for everything to look perfect creates many obstacles. Some of the common obstacles include lip placement, skin coloration, amputated limbs, and the …show more content…
4. When Mitford said, “How true; once the blood is removed, chances of live burial are indeed remote,” we understand she was trying to comfort those who are afraid of live burial by explaining to them that without blood, you cannot be alive. Once all the blood is drained from the body, there is no remote chance of burying the body alive.
5. The purpose of this essay is to inform readers of the process of embalming. We don’t think Mitford gave any positive suggestions to Americans, we believe she was simply trying to explain what happens in embalmment.
1. Mitford’s tone is excited. She wants to share her wisdom of the interesting process known as embalming. Her attitude towards her subject of the essay is shown when she says “Embalming is indeed a most extraordinary procedure.”
2. Mitford goes into detail to show the readers a vivid image of the embalming process. It serves her purpose by showing readers what happens during embalmment. Without these details, you wouldn’t be able to fully understand what is going on throughout the embalming
2. The secrecy of the process of embalming is attributed by the gruesomeness of the subject. Not all people have the stomach to know what goes on when embalming, therefore, it is very difficult to find information regarding this process.
3. According to Mitford, the mortician’s intent is to make the body presentable for viewing. The need for everything to look perfect creates many obstacles. Some of the common obstacles include lip placement, skin coloration, amputated limbs, and the …show more content…
4. When Mitford said, “How true; once the blood is removed, chances of live burial are indeed remote,” we understand she was trying to comfort those who are afraid of live burial by explaining to them that without blood, you cannot be alive. Once all the blood is drained from the body, there is no remote chance of burying the body alive.
5. The purpose of this essay is to inform readers of the process of embalming. We don’t think Mitford gave any positive suggestions to Americans, we believe she was simply trying to explain what happens in embalmment.
1. Mitford’s tone is excited. She wants to share her wisdom of the interesting process known as embalming. Her attitude towards her subject of the essay is shown when she says “Embalming is indeed a most extraordinary procedure.”
2. Mitford goes into detail to show the readers a vivid image of the embalming process. It serves her purpose by showing readers what happens during embalmment. Without these details, you wouldn’t be able to fully understand what is going on throughout the embalming