Petrusich talks about how the road passes through so many different places. It goes through so many different types of terrain; anywhere from flat ground to mountains. She talks about her excitement to get into the car and just drive on I-64. "I sometimes think that if I had unlimited amounts of gasoline and energy, I would spend all of my time driving Interstate 64 back and forth between western Virginia and western Kentucky...." (139). This shows how much she loves the road and all it has to offer. What Petrusich loves about I-64 is that it showy or over the top, but it provides great aesthetic value in how natural it is. The road is large but it does not have much traffic and is not plagued with industry. Like Petrusich says in the book "Today on 64 trees give way to trees" (139). She likes the simplicity of the road and loves every minute she spends driving its 961 miles.
Petrusich loves Interstate 64 for many reasons. I-64 Is an interstate that has accesses to a lot of big mid-southern cities. “I-64 crosses a wide spectrum of terrain, from flat, coastal plains of Hampton Roads to the central plateaus of Piedmont, to the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains in the west, an, for, me, Interstate 64-with its generous speed limits and wide lanes and varied landscapes and broad, tree-lined shoulders-feels more like an escape passage than anything else” (139). Petrusich loves I-64 so much that if she had an unlimited amount of gasoline she would drive down I-64 the whole time. Furthermore, when she refers to straight shot to freedom she means that the road shows all different sides to America, and she sees American flags all over the road.
In chapter 8 "I-64 West: Charlottesville, Lexington, Charleston" Amanda Petrusich shares reasons for why she loves Interstate 64. "I am giddy and anxious the entire time, blind to landmarks and scenery: my whole body is craving the highway, and I am reminded,again,of my weird, unshakable affinity for Interstate 64." I-64 provides a primary interstate access to a mess of big mid-southern cities.Some of these cities include Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, Louisville, Kentucky and St. Louis. This interstate crosses wide spectrum of terrain, from flat coastal plains, central plateaus and even mountains. Petrusich also said that if she had an unlimited amount of gasoline and energy she would spend all her time driving Interstate 64. Being on the road helps Amanda Petrusich clear her mind and free all her troubles and that is why she called it a "straight shot at freedom".
Amanda Petrusich loves I-64 and she gives many reasons in chapter 8. I-64 runs all the way to the south and Petrusich loves the road because it doesn't go through urban settings but more through rural natural areas. Petrusich mentions that she would drive back and fourth on I-64 between Virginia and Kentucky if she had unlimited gas. Petrusich also loves I-64 because it goes through many major southern cities that are part of her journey. She says, "..my whole body is craving the highway, and I am reminded again of my weird, unshakable affinity for Interstate 64." The road is open and lacks traffic and congestion you would see in urban city roads and this is why I believe Petrusich loves the road. It is a straight shot at freedom for her meaning, its a road she's taking on her journey to get the answers to her mission.
Amanda Petrusich portrays Interstate 64 as a "straight shot at freedom" for many reasons. Throughout Chapter eight, she gives many examples for why she loves the road so much. She states that I-64 is a very important road that runs all throughout the south. The road is 961 miles long and runs from Missouri to Saint Louis. Even though the highway is not completely finished, she still says it is a straight shot at freedom. Petrusich states that I-64 is a primary highway that provides access to many major cities. She shows her love for the interstate by saying how the speed limits are pretty high, the lanes are not very narrow at all and to Petrusich, it "feels more like an escape passage than anything" (Petrusich 139). We know she loves the road because she describes Interstate 64 as a road "that deserves to be memorialized in an epic, throbbing Bruce Springsteen song." (Petrusich 139).
Petrusich shows her love for I-64 in great detail. One of the way she shows it is when she says, "..if I had unlimited amounts of gasoline and energy, I would spend all of my time driving Interstate 64 back and forth.." (Petrusich 139). Here, she clearly explains her admiration for the highway and how much she would be able to dedicate her time driving on it. Relating to her quote, she again explains her sense of freedom when she drives on the highway and states, "..with its generous speed limits and wide lanes and varied landscapes and broad, tree-lined shoulders.." (Petrusich 139). Petrusich explains exactly what is it about I-64 that makes her feel carefree and wanting to drive forever on it. She also quotes that, "it is one of the most breathtaking stretches of interstate on the East Coast" (Petrusich 140). Just the overall aspect of I-64 really seems appealing to her. There are no traffic lights, no pedestrians, and a great view of the rural area as she drives by.
Just the thought of traveling along I-64 makes Amanda Petrusich excited, "...my whole body is craving the highway, and I am reminded, again, of my weird, unshakable affinity for Interstate 64" (Petrusich 138). She tells of how anxious she is to get on the interstate and see the scenery along the way. As she talks about I-64 being a straight shot at freedom, Petrusich states, "...it is the kind of road that deserves to be memorialized in an epic, throbbing Bruce Springsteen song" (Petrusich 139). She says it is like a way to escape more than anything else. You lose yourself as you drive along, and the twists and turns down the road feel like a rollercoaster. "It is one of the most breathtaking stretches of interstate on the East Coast" (Petrusich 140).
Amanda Petrusich loves driving on the highway so much that her “whole body is craving the highway” (Petrusich 138). I-64 is a an interstate highway that is located from St. Louis, Missouri to the eastern part of Virginia. This highway is important to central and western Virginia. Petrusich demonstrates her love for I-64 by talking about its history and how much she would drive on it if she can. “I sometimes think that if I had unlimited amounts of gasoline and energy, I would spend all of my time driving Interstate 64 back and forth” (Petrusich 139). I-64 is a “straight shot at freedom” because it is the intersection that connects many different cities and states to one another. This intersection grant “access to a mess of big med-southern cities, including Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia; Charleston, West Virginia; Louisville, Kentucky; and St. Louis” (Petrusich 139). Driving on this highway, she noticed the different sceneries and landscapes that I-64 provides.
Petrusich refers to I-64 as a “Straight shot at freedom” for many reasons. Literally I-64 connects her to many different southern cities she states, “… I-64 provides primary interstate access to a mess of big mid-southern cities, including Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia; Charleston, West Virginia…” (Petrusich 139). Many of these large southern cities are key places where Petrusich can find more significance behind Americana music.
Not only does Petrusich get connected to other cities, it also allows for her to sit back and relax in the car driving as she listens to music. Petrusich is really into music and is always commenting about the music that she listens to as she is in the car driving.
Petrusich talks about how the road passes through so many different places. It goes through so many different types of terrain; anywhere from flat ground to mountains. She talks about her excitement to get into the car and just drive on I-64. "I sometimes think that if I had unlimited amounts of gasoline and energy, I would spend all of my time driving Interstate 64 back and forth between western Virginia and western Kentucky...." (139). This shows how much she loves the road and all it has to offer.
ReplyDeleteWhat Petrusich loves about I-64 is that it showy or over the top, but it provides great aesthetic value in how natural it is. The road is large but it does not have much traffic and is not plagued with industry. Like Petrusich says in the book "Today on 64 trees give way to trees" (139). She likes the simplicity of the road and loves every minute she spends driving its 961 miles.
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Petrusich loves Interstate 64 for many reasons. I-64 Is an interstate that has accesses to a lot of big mid-southern cities. “I-64 crosses a wide spectrum of terrain, from flat, coastal plains of Hampton Roads to the central plateaus of Piedmont, to the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains in the west, an, for, me, Interstate 64-with its generous speed limits and wide lanes and varied landscapes and broad, tree-lined shoulders-feels more like an escape passage than anything else” (139). Petrusich loves I-64 so much that if she had an unlimited amount of gasoline she would drive down I-64 the whole time. Furthermore, when she refers to straight shot to freedom she means that the road shows all different sides to America, and she sees American flags all over the road.
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In chapter 8 "I-64 West: Charlottesville, Lexington, Charleston" Amanda Petrusich shares reasons for why she loves Interstate 64. "I am giddy and anxious the entire time, blind to landmarks and scenery: my whole body is craving the highway, and I am reminded,again,of my weird, unshakable affinity for Interstate 64." I-64 provides a primary interstate access to a mess of big mid-southern cities.Some of these cities include Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, Louisville, Kentucky and St. Louis. This interstate crosses wide spectrum of terrain, from flat coastal plains, central plateaus and even mountains. Petrusich also said that if she had an unlimited amount of gasoline and energy she would spend all her time driving Interstate 64. Being on the road helps Amanda Petrusich clear her mind and free all her troubles and that is why she called it a "straight shot at freedom".
ReplyDeleteAmanda Petrusich loves I-64 and she gives many reasons in chapter 8. I-64 runs all the way to the south and Petrusich loves the road because it doesn't go through urban settings but more through rural natural areas. Petrusich mentions that she would drive back and fourth on I-64 between Virginia and Kentucky if she had unlimited gas. Petrusich also loves I-64 because it goes through many major southern cities that are part of her journey. She says, "..my whole body is craving the highway, and I am reminded again of my weird, unshakable affinity for Interstate 64." The road is open and lacks traffic and congestion you would see in urban city roads and this is why I believe Petrusich loves the road. It is a straight shot at freedom for her meaning, its a road she's taking on her journey to get the answers to her mission.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Petrusich portrays Interstate 64 as a "straight shot at freedom" for many reasons. Throughout Chapter eight, she gives many examples for why she loves the road so much. She states that I-64 is a very important road that runs all throughout the south. The road is 961 miles long and runs from Missouri to Saint Louis. Even though the highway is not completely finished, she still says it is a straight shot at freedom. Petrusich states that I-64 is a primary highway that provides access to many major cities. She shows her love for the interstate by saying how the speed limits are pretty high, the lanes are not very narrow at all and to Petrusich, it "feels more like an escape passage than anything" (Petrusich 139). We know she loves the road because she describes Interstate 64 as a road "that deserves to be memorialized in an epic, throbbing Bruce Springsteen song." (Petrusich 139).
ReplyDeletePetrusich shows her love for I-64 in great detail. One of the way she shows it is when she says, "..if I had unlimited amounts of gasoline and energy, I would spend all of my time driving Interstate 64 back and forth.." (Petrusich 139). Here, she clearly explains her admiration for the highway and how much she would be able to dedicate her time driving on it. Relating to her quote, she again explains her sense of freedom when she drives on the highway and states, "..with its generous speed limits and wide lanes and varied landscapes and broad, tree-lined shoulders.." (Petrusich 139). Petrusich explains exactly what is it about I-64 that makes her feel carefree and wanting to drive forever on it. She also quotes that, "it is one of the most breathtaking stretches of interstate on the East Coast" (Petrusich 140). Just the overall aspect of I-64 really seems appealing to her. There are no traffic lights, no pedestrians, and a great view of the rural area as she drives by.
ReplyDeleteJust the thought of traveling along I-64 makes Amanda Petrusich excited, "...my whole body is craving the highway, and I am reminded, again, of my weird, unshakable affinity for Interstate 64" (Petrusich 138). She tells of how anxious she is to get on the interstate and see the scenery along the way. As she talks about I-64 being a straight shot at freedom, Petrusich states, "...it is the kind of road that deserves to be memorialized in an epic, throbbing Bruce Springsteen song" (Petrusich 139). She says it is like a way to escape more than anything else. You lose yourself as you drive along, and the twists and turns down the road feel like a rollercoaster. "It is one of the most breathtaking stretches of interstate on the East Coast" (Petrusich 140).
ReplyDeleteAmanda Petrusich loves driving on the highway so much that her “whole body is craving the highway” (Petrusich 138). I-64 is a an interstate highway that is located from St. Louis, Missouri to the eastern part of Virginia. This highway is important to central and western Virginia. Petrusich demonstrates her love for I-64 by talking about its history and how much she would drive on it if she can. “I sometimes think that if I had unlimited amounts of gasoline and energy, I would spend all of my time driving Interstate 64 back and forth” (Petrusich 139).
ReplyDeleteI-64 is a “straight shot at freedom” because it is the intersection that connects many different cities and states to one another. This intersection grant “access to a mess of big med-southern cities, including Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia; Charleston, West Virginia; Louisville, Kentucky; and St. Louis” (Petrusich 139). Driving on this highway, she noticed the different sceneries and landscapes that I-64 provides.
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Petrusich refers to I-64 as a “Straight shot at freedom” for many reasons. Literally I-64 connects her to many different southern cities she states, “… I-64 provides primary interstate access to a mess of big mid-southern cities, including Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia; Charleston, West Virginia…” (Petrusich 139). Many of these large southern cities are key places where Petrusich can find more significance behind Americana music.
ReplyDeleteNot only does Petrusich get connected to other cities, it also allows for her to sit back and relax in the car driving as she listens to music. Petrusich is really into music and is always commenting about the music that she listens to as she is in the car driving.
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