The most utilized method of appeal used by Da Chen in Colors of the Mountain is pathos. In the novel, Chen goes through many obstacles, which in turn allows him to transition into an adult. Chen uses pathos to connect to his readers to evoke similar feelings when describing his life.
Pathos is first used when Chen is introducing his family and their way of life. He learned to beg to Buddha for protection and help. At a young age, Chen begged for his "Dad not to get beaten...[and] for Mom not to cry as much" (6).
Pathos is first used when Chen is introducing his family and their way of life. He learned to beg to Buddha for protection and help. At a young age, Chen begged for his "Dad not to get beaten...[and] for Mom not to cry as much" (6).