Jefferson Wears a Tie

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Casper Stokholm

18. September 2012

English Assignment – Section B

Jefferson Wears a Tie

Assignment 1. Write a summary of Jefferson Wears a Tie in about 150 words. 

Jefferson goes to work early and observes the graffiti on the walls in the town along his side with admiration. In the office, Jefferson is assigned a lot of work and is only given more as he becomes faster and more efficient at it. Despite enquiries of other positions, he had been given nothing but additional files and accounts to administrate.

During the course of the story, Jefferson quickly grows tired of his unrewarded hard work, and as his enquiries are ignored, he seeks progression in his career using other methods – past this point, after having taken notice of how his superiors act, Jefferson dresses more neatly and with more self-confidence, starts meeting in slightly later and doesn’t do any serious amount of work till after morning tea time.

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Eventually, as this proves to be of no help either, he builds up enough frustration and stress to meet up one morning in his pyjamas, invites himself into his boss’ office and starts conversation regarding his alleged promotion.

Assignment 2. Characterize Jefferson and his development. 

Jefferson dresses neatly and accordingly to his field of work, which consists of sitting in an office managing files and other administrative work.

Jefferson takes his work seriously, doesn’t meet in late, and takes pride in his efficiency and skill at finishing his work quickly and precisely.

He is, however, tired of ...

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