Question

summary of the essay silence by Joseph Addison ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The following paragraphs contain a synopsis of the film "Silence."

Explanation:

He makes his case for the significance of silence in an essay that he titled "Silence" and that was first distributed by Addison in the publication known as the Tattler. According to him, there are times when silence is more significant and elevated than the most eloquent, noble, and expressive eloquence, and there are also many situations in which silence is evidence of a great mind. Although a number of authors have discussed silence in the context of obligation and discretion, none of them has looked at it in this particular light. Addison supports his argument by citing works by Homer, Virgil, and other ancient authors. According to him, the significance of silence can be understood by considering the fact that, in order to fully appreciate a piece of music, there needs to be an adequate amount of silence both before and after it. Near the end of the piece, he admits that even though he advocates for silence, he is not very good at observing it himself and that this is something he needs to work on.

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