The Onion article, "Girl Moved to Tears by Of Mice and Men Cliffs Notes" (2006) explains the reaction and reasoning behind Grace Weaver, sophomore communications student at the University of Virginia and her choice to read the Cliffs Notes version of Of Mice and Men over the original. The Onion builds on the main claim by including specific quotes from Weaver about her efforts to read these Cliff Notes and the personal effect these summaries had on her, even going deeper by looking at her choice to read these summaries instead of the book real. The Onion's purpose is to entertain readers with Weaver's experience "reading" Of Mice and Men in a sardonic and cynical manner in order to bring awareness to the lack of understanding and expertise that can result from taking the shortcut with a task that deserves real commitment. attempt. Because of The Onion's use of direct quotes and small but forceful comments, the tone is satirical and critical for an audience of individuals who have read Of Mice and Men and can laugh along with The Onion at Weaver's short-sighted activities and of the amateur response to a book he hasn't actually read, which can serve as a reminder of the mediocre result that comes from laziness. One satirical point the author spoke about briefly was Weaver's choice not to read the short, original novel, but the summary of the even shorter novel. The satire is effective because of the way the authors describe the book. By including little lines like "the most artful example of American naturalism under 110 pages" and "Weaver's choice to read the cliff notes instead of the paperback novel," the brevity and literary relevance of this book are greatly emphasized. Including how short this novel is makes Weaver seem positive... half of the paper... d requirements of that degree, which includes the ability to read and analyze the subject completely on your own without guidance. This adds to the author's overall disguised purpose of reminding readers of the consequences of mediocre work. "Girl Moved to Tears by Of Mice and Men Cliffs Notes" by The Onion is a satirical and critical article about a young communications major, Grace Weaver, who is moved by reading the synopsis of the American classic Of Mice and Men compared to the original novel . In this article, the author describes Weaver's process and reaction to the assigned reading that aims to entertain an audience that has read the book. By using subtle satire and descriptions that allow the reader to understand the dangers of Weaver's flaws, the author is able to highlight the importance of doing one's good work in a fun and interesting way..