For the second essay, I decided to write a letter to Reggie Shaw. Within the letter I wanted to capture Reggie’s emotions, and let him know that his story has become an inspiration for us all. Throughout the read, I also wanted Reggie to forgive himself, and continue sharing his story with the new generation of drivers out there. Additionally, I tried to use sources that I believe would support my claim. Sources that discussed the different types of trauma the brain experiences when under emotional pressure, and sources that talked about the negative effects of cell phones. I tried to make the read feel conversational, with a few quotes throughout the letter to key in on the point I wanted to make. Moreover, I even used one of Reggie’s interviews
