Differences In Animal Diaries

I chose this picture because, on the surface, it's a funny piece of text showing what these domestic animals would be thinking or what they would write if they had a diary. However, beneath the simple, funny exterior is the idea that dogs are a man's best friend and a great companion, whereas a cat can be seen as being more intelligent and sometimes know for hating its domestic life. The language used in each diary entry shows this as the dog's language is simple but the cat's language is sophisticated and the text is written in detailed paragraphs. I found this interesting because of the way language is used to show the contrast between these two popular pets. It's also interesting because the writer is showing what they think is inside the heads of these two different species. I liked the idea that the dog's diary had a schedule rather than it's feeling and emotions although they said everything they did was their favourite, it can show that the dog isn't as intelligent or aware than the cat. The cat's diary had no schedule but started with the day in which he was writing, "Day 963 of my captivity" which allows the reader to immidetly realize that the cat feels like a prisoner. I like the way the writer takes normal activites owners do with their cats and turn it into something that is mean to the pet. The contrasts are taken further with the style of the writing as the dog's diary is written in cursive whereas the cat's diary is written in a simple, serious font.