the past decade has witnessed a dramatic development of modern technology, especially the internet. the cartoon vividly portrays the internet as a large net, in which sit a variety of characters, being connected online by the net but separated by it in real life. the cartoonist’s real purpose is not the picture itself, but to lead

to find what hides behind it.
the metaphorical and impressive portrayal has subtly revealed the duality of the relationship between man and the internet. is the internet a blessing or a curse? views might vary from person to person. on the one hand, the internet offers us great convenience. for example, as a college student, i can study english by registering for online courses and chat freely through qq with my friends. however, on the other hand, the fact that the time we spend with our friends and families becomes less and less cannot be ignored. we will feel more and more lonely if we continue to indulge in the internet instead of talking with others face to face.
after considering opinions of all sides, i can safely draw a conclusion that if used carelessly or without restraint, the internet could prove to be a double-

edged sword. therefore, as the common saying goes, what we should do is to “absorb the essence and neglect the drawbacks”. only in this way can we enjoy a more rational and healthy life.