In Einstein’s letter to Phyllis Wright, he establishes ethos by saying “our actual knowledge,” indicating that he refers to himself as a scientist. This statement also refers to the audience revealing that the reader has a mind of his own with individual thoughts. Einstein knows the subject he is writing about because he is a scientist. He proves this in the letter through the use of logos. One example given states, “Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of nature, and therefore this holds the actions of people.”…
Within this quote in Chapter 14, Hester inadvertently reveals that her spiritual condition is much stronger than before. When Chillingworth mentions that the town magistrates are considering allowing Hester to remove the letter, she becomes almost offended. The quote above is Hester’s way of saying that if her punishment were truly over and she had repented for her sins, God would simply allow the letter to fall off of her chest, or change it into a symbol conveying a different message. Hester has accepted the letter’s presence in her life, and one can draw a parallel between the threats of Pearl being taken from Hester earlier on in the novel to the idea of the letter being removed from her chest now. It was originally a burden placed on her…
“Mnulloloved good frond homy buronor…” That’s what I made out from the first line of the letter Sebastian Brandt wrote to Henry Hovener describing life in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1622. The writer’s main point was that living in a colony in the New World was very difficult and that the colonists needed more supplies, such as beds, linen, sheets, and shoes. His letter seems to be trustworthy, since it took much difficulty to survive in America at the time and the settlers needed more supplies. The intended audience is clearly Henry Hovener, since the letter was written for him.…
According to Stalla Corcos, the goal of the Alliance Israelie Universelle is “enlightenment,” i.e., to bring people together to form “one society and for one purpose in pursuing the general good.” (459) While one may argue that Corcos’ letter is a strategic fund-application proposal that cannot be taken literally, the same goal is repeated in another letter addressed to the teachers, this time with more details: “The alliance is less concerned with producing half-learned men than in forming good and tolerant men who feel an attachment to their duties as citizens and as Jews, who are dedicated to the public good and to their brothers.” (463) Considering Habermas’ ideal of a late 18th to early 19th century public sphere, which has been so far…
If you take Edna’s statement for face value you may not think it makes sense, but in reality it makes perfect sense. The concept I grasp from Edna’s statement is that she is not opposed to losing her life for her kids; however she refused not to live her life for anyone. Edna just want her identity separated from anyone else’s. After reading the statement I correlated Edna to women who experience domestic violence. Some domestic violence victims who have financial stability, social status or a complete family unit with their abuser; therefore they choose to stay with their abuser instead of having the freedom and individuality each person deserve.…
Mrs. Strangeworth left the store and walked home. When Mrs. Strangeworth got home she went straight to the desk. She pulled out the colored paper but decided to use the paper with her name at the top. She decided to start with Mr. Lewis´ letter. When Mrs. Strangeworth began writing she addressed him as Tommy instead of Mr. Lewis for the first time since he had began working at the grocery story.…
In the letter that Major Sullivan Ballou wrote to his wife Sara Ballou, there is an essence of love that Ballou portrays and speaks of for his wife but for his country too. From the Majors great love for being things, it has caused him to have conflict, for he knows that loving his country is causing him to possibly lose his life and not be with his family anymore. When the author wrote the letter to his wife, he knew that his time was coming as he said "Death is creeping behind me with his fatal dart. " In these time war was gruesome and making out alive in battle was rare and that why he spoke so highly and fondly of his wife and showed how much he truly care about her. Ballou perspective shows that he is scared but still has a postive…
Greeting Personal failure versus system failure was the concept that I hold to my heart. I also believe that somethings in life you cannot help simply because of how things are put into place. In the book it states many people question a person who looks healthy but is receiving government assistance: why isn’t the person working? A lot of people may look at certain people and feel like they should not receive social benefit because they look healthy but you cannot always look at a person’s appearance.…
This letter is to inform you of our intent to homeschool our daughter, Chloe Stamper. We are complying with option (iv) of Virginia homeschool code 22.1-254.1 (A). Below you will find our program of study and our evidence of ability. Our program of study will be in the eclectic style of homeschooling and will include a mixture of resources. In addition to one-on-one instruction, we will also utilize the following: local libraries, historical sites, museums, computer-based instruction, internet sites, hands-on activities, textbooks, workbooks, worksheets, and local sports organizations.…
Dear Miss O'Flanagan, I know that you informed me about this at the end of our meeting but I didn't quite catch it. When can I expect to know more about the results?…
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in his Letter from Birmingham Jail, argued to his equality supporting peers that non-violent and instigative protests, while not as dignified as court battles, were fundamentally more potent and provocative. King successfully produced an appealing and effective message by integrating pathos and logos, utilizing faith based ethos, suitable literary devices, and a unique subtle tone that allowed him to maintain even-tempered and reasonable appeal in subject he was passionate and infuriated about. King wins the credibility of his peers by, firstly establishing they are his peers. He reminds them of his position as a reverend by citing the Alabama clergymen as “fellow clergymen”. Referring to his position as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and his invitation not Birmingham, he further established credibility by highlighting he is not merely a reverend creating social upheaval but a revered civic and religious leader whose presence is desired by the people of the city.…
For this document analysis the work “Letter To My Daughter” will be examined. This document appeared in the Canadian Home Journal, and although the author is not named, one can assume it is a man, as the letter is written in the perspective of a father. Throughout the letter, a daughter is receiving advice from her father on men and marriage. As a man and a father, the author is able to provide insight to his daughter and recognize the injustices she may face in the future as a wife and a woman. Overall, the author reveals himself as a caring father that acknowledges the differences of the sexes and although he accepts the role women have, he encourages his daughter not to accept the stereotype of inferiority but to find an equal partner.…
Dear Miss Strangeworth, You ought to be ashamed of yourself. The pain and suffering you brought upon the people of this town. You have degraded love and friendship due to your “passive aggressive” letters. You weren’t what we thought you were.…
In the 1830’s, a worker complains against wealthy merchants who own the company, Lowell Factory. Lowell Factory processed the weaving of the cotton and the finish good of the cloth. The complains from this letter was an unknown woman. She questioned the sincerity of the factory owners because no one else desire to confront them. The woman was furious of working for substantial hours.…
What differentiates America from Europe? In this passage adapted from Letters from an American Farmer, de Crevecoeur attempts to develop this contrast for the purpose of convincing his audience not only to immigrate to America but also to see themselves as a nation separate from their former homelands. De Crevecoeur primarily engages pathos in order to support his assertion that the notion of a solely American national identity should develop based on America’s defining characteristics of equal opportunity, diversity, and work ethic, all which allow for the abolishment of traditional social hierarchies. One of de Crevecoeur’s primary intentions in his comparison of Europe and America is to play on the emotions of his audience. He does this…