Gore's Ethos In An Inconvenient Truth

Global warming is a serious problem, and it’s just that; a global issue. We have to make sure that we catch up with the rest of the world, because the fate of the world literally hangs in the balance of this. Our world is the only one we have, and Al Gore’s documentary proves so much of this. He’s proven that the planet’s CO2 emissions are rising. He’s proven that the atmosphere is deteriorating. He’s proven that we cannot let our planet deteriorate any further. The question is, what did he want us to feel? In “An Inconvenient Truth”, Al Gore presents good points about global warming that targets all the skeptics. He provides many analogies and facts to combat everyone that says that global warming isn’t real and he proves that global warming is actually a threat to the Earth. Despite being made in 2006, the topic of the discussion is very prevalent …show more content…
There were numerous instances in which Gore used humor during his presentation. The most memorable being after he showed the visual of the boiling water and the frog, he jokingly reassured the audience that the frog would be saved. This comedic approach makes a political figurehead, like himself, more approachable to an audience of average people. This establishes a more relatable state of ethos than what he would have had previously. When listing his credentials, and how long he has strived bring attention to the issue, he appeals to the audience's pathos. It gathers sympathy for him, that he has worked so hard for something and not seen much progress. The audience then feels an obligation to help his case. He also uses a very confident tone when addressing the numerous graphs that support his point. This tone creates the illusion that the point he proved is the obvious choice, and that those who disagree must be ignorant, therefore appealing to the audience’s