E.B. White

E.B. White writes of New Yorkers as people being constantly surprised by the city. However even simple things such as the specific type of soil that is created by the smog and swirling garbage is unique to only New York. The simple question of," Why do you love New York" can take on so many different meanings. Some people love the city for the diverse people, some see only the business opportunities, and others are satisfied with watching two cats in a showdown. Michel de Certeau also mentions how the city is shaped by each individual perspective. The names of streets once represented historical figures or events, but now the name of a street contains a different connotation. If someone were to ask you the names of the streets you took on your way to class then those names themselves will tell a story just by the connotations of the areas surrounding them.