Sender and receiver

When analysing an essay like “In Celebration of Walls” by Frank Lewinberg, you should also focus on its sender and receiver…

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Sender

The sender of the text is South African architect and urban planner, Frank Lewinberg. Although the author is not a professional writer, his essay is credible because it is based on the sender’s personal experience and professional knowledge.

As a white South African who grew up in Johannesburg during the apartheid regime and who witnessed its collapse, Lewinberg has personal experience that makes him a reliable source for ta…

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Receiver

The general receivers of the text are all English-speaking readers with access to the essay. Given that the topics of the text are South African society and Johannesburg residents, the essay was probably intended for them: “Ironically, today Johannesburg’s walls stand as a unique physical symbol of the dramatic changes that have swe…