Michael explains this phenomenon by saying, “They know how to call a legislator, they know how to get angry with their insurance company, they know how to advocate.”. Towards the end of the article she uses a disturbing fact that hits close to home with the personal story given. Katharine discusses how Chris, a small town boy, was the “23rd overdose and third fatal one this year in Plaistow, a town of 8,000 …show more content…
The use of information and persuasive techniques make the purpose of this article both referential and persuasive. Katharine’s ability to make the reader not only informed on the facts but also sympathetic to the stories Courtney or Chris is highly effective. It is incredible how much the reader can not only learn from this article but also be inspired to further their understanding of such a complex and unfortunately common