In general I feel slightly more comfortable writing this essay than the annotated bibliography, likely because this is a more traditional style format that I feel is a little more straight forward. #RHUB200
@CameronHRWS200 I think the fact that it’s such a public figure like Trump can be used as a way to build ethos for the argument of the spread of misinformation
Willer’s argument of using moral reframing reminded me of the activity that we did early in the semester where we looked at the intended audience of articles and the assumptions they make, which relates to the beliefs that the audience must hold true. #RHUB200
Argument The ... large-scale industrial animal farming has gone beyond satisfying dietary needs and cultural practices The extent to which we now produce and consume animal products is harming our health #RHUB200
I am possibly considering writing essay 3 on student debt and the propensity for students to move back in to their parents home while looking for sources I came across this article which seemed to be dealing with exactly that however I don’t know if I want to use it as it is...
However my experience here felt like I was becoming more confused on what my essay was supposed to be about the further I got I feel that I have effectively met the criteria however in my own eyes the essay feels clunky #RHUB200
The writing of this essay I found to be rather confusing, this is not the first lens analysis that I have written nor is it the first paper we have turned in for this class, as such I expected it to flow in a similar manner where after beginning it gets more straightforward...
@CarsonTimar Using this as a basis do you think we could apply Machiavelli’s definition of a dictator as a lens for analyzing LaPierre’s speech and how well do you think his rhetoric fits that framework.
@Jenniferwestli1 I totally agree that the lack of empathy towards the families of victims of the tragedy portrays LaPierre as being heartless and makes his points far weaker if the audience isn’t already on board with his ideas.
I believe that a good example of demagogic characteristics is Prophet of Truth, who is the main antagonist of Halo 2/3, both him and LaPierre present strong motivist tendencies, LaPierre through pushing the sale of more guns and Truth through blackmail to get promoted #RHUB200
@Jezira3 I agree that it seemed a little heartless because it felt like he didn’t really acknowledge anything that happened. It felt like he brushed them off in order to get to his main point faster #RHUB200
@jaxentrinidad1 I agree that using the Machiavelli text as a lens emphasizes Negan’s tyrannical qualities and was helpful in showing how a lens analysis is supposed to work
LaPierre builds ethos by starting with saying that he is speaking on behalf of 4 million Americans, the number of NRA members at the time of the speech, which makes me feel confused as to why an agency with population less than 1% of America’s population is so powerful #RHUB200
I think this essay is shaping up to be a strong piece of writing. The only reservation I have is that this is the first large piece of work that is being put under scrutiny and I am unsure how well my work will stand. #RHUB200