In the article “Bring Back Flogging,” Jeff Jacoby claims the argument that prison time is so inhumane and he also shows that there are many flaws of imprisonment. Therefore, he suggest to bring back flogging to modern punishment for criminals. In order to completely understand Jeff Jacoby’s article, “Bring Back Flogging,” it is essential to analyze his thesis, purpose, methods, and persona.
The manner in which Jacoby will be conducting his essay is clear from the title. This title, “Bring Back Flogging” immediately grabs the reader’s attention, lets the reader know the thesis of the article and gives the reader a sense for the author’s stand on the subject. This is a powerful way to begin his essay. I think the general thesis is given in the
