Comparing and Contrasting Polarization Spiral and Hillbilly Elegy

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In their respective essays, Jonathan Haidt, Greg Lukianoff, and Pruitt explore the increasing divisions in American society. Haidt and Lukianoff discuss the "Polarization Spiral" created by both the right and the left, while Pruitt examines the narrative created by the misunderstanding of his book, Hillbilly Elegy. Despite their different topics, both essays point to the deepening divides in American society and the need for understanding and dialogue to bridge the gap. Comparing and contrasting the two essays, one can see both the similarities in their messages and the differences in their approaches.
Haidt, Lukianoff, and Pruitt discuss the current state of division in America. Haidt and Lukianoff point to the "Polarization Spiral" created by both the right and the left, with the right increasingly focused on "monomania" and the left increasingly focused on "the Great Awokening". Pruitt argues that the narrative surrounding his book, Hillbilly Elegy, has been misunderstood and that its popular reaction is an example of the lack of understanding and dialogue between different social groups. Although the essays have different topics, both point to the need for more understanding and dialogue to bridge the deepening divides in American society.
Although the two topics of the two essays differ, the essays offer valuable insight into the issue of division in America, providing different perspectives on the topic. The two essays effectively demonstrate how the lack of understanding between different social groups can lead to further division in America. The essays ultimately point to the same conclusion: the need for understanding and dialogue to bridge the deepening divides in America. As Haidt and Lukianoff write, "we must find a way to bridge the gap between the two sides and reduce the polarization spiral". Similarly, Pruitt argues that the narrative surrounding his book is an example of the need for dialogue and understanding between different social groups. Both essays point to the need for greater understanding and dialogu...