A weaver who traveled to the United States from England, John Downe, described his experience in America through a letter he wrote to his wife. He implemented an earnest, candid and intimate tone to inform his wife of his circumstances. Downe adopted expressive diction, imagery of welfare and a juxtaposition between people in America and England to convenience his wife to emigrate to America along with their children. Downe practiced optimistic diction through his narration that highlighted generosity and humility. “I dined with him, and he would not have a farthing, and told me I was welcome to his house at any time”- displayed that he had developed a friendship with a generous farmer and his family who provided Downe acceptance and comfort
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“My dear Sukey, all that I want now is to see you and the dear children here, and then I shall be happy, and not before”, starts off as a delicate way to address how dearly he loves his wife and children in order to appeal emotionally. He states that his happiness is brought through his family and their well-being rather than the prosperity he received in America. “But I do not repent of coming, for you know that there was nothing but poverty before me,” provides an image where his wife would be reminded of the struggles they endured in England in order to emphasize that he made a good decision by emigrating to America. Although Downe misses his family, he cannot regret moving to America because he could not benefit their living conditions in England. He conveyed sentimental diction when he implied that the suffering and inconveniences of crossing the Atlantic Ocean are less painful than observing his children cry for food. He verifies that his family is his top priority and seeing them struggle for food, which is easily accessible in America, infuriates and pains him. Downe’s imagery of struggle, sentimental diction and an intimate tone establishes that his affection and loyalty for his family drove him to immigrate to America; therefore, Downe suggest to his wife that he obtains merely moral intentions for his
“My dear Sukey, all that I want now is to see you and the dear children here, and then I shall be happy, and not before”, starts off as a delicate way to address how dearly he loves his wife and children in order to appeal emotionally. He states that his happiness is brought through his family and their well-being rather than the prosperity he received in America. “But I do not repent of coming, for you know that there was nothing but poverty before me,” provides an image where his wife would be reminded of the struggles they endured in England in order to emphasize that he made a good decision by emigrating to America. Although Downe misses his family, he cannot regret moving to America because he could not benefit their living conditions in England. He conveyed sentimental diction when he implied that the suffering and inconveniences of crossing the Atlantic Ocean are less painful than observing his children cry for food. He verifies that his family is his top priority and seeing them struggle for food, which is easily accessible in America, infuriates and pains him. Downe’s imagery of struggle, sentimental diction and an intimate tone establishes that his affection and loyalty for his family drove him to immigrate to America; therefore, Downe suggest to his wife that he obtains merely moral intentions for his