Organ Sales Legalized
Rhetorical Analysis for "Organ Sales Will Save Lives" It does not make sense for people to die unnecessarily if there is a way to easily save their lives. Author of "Organ Sales Will Save Lives", Joanna Mackay seems to agree. In her essay, she argues that the government should regulate organ sales, rather than ban them. In "Organ Sales Will Save Lives" Mackay uses facts and statistics to reveal shocking numbers to the audience, revealing how lengthy the waitlist for an organ can be. Mackay touches on how many patients have passed away annually due to end-stage renal disease, bringing to light the importance of this issue. In addition, Mackay uses counterarguments in pieces of her essay to relieve any doubts or questions …show more content…
She goes into descriptive detail involving the conditions that these poverty stricken individuals live in. In her work she states; "In third world countries, there are people willing to do anything for money. In such extreme poverty these people have barely enough to eat, living in shacks and sleeping on dirt floors." (Page 1 Para 2). Mackay expresses these conditions so descriptively, causing the audience to picture themselves living in that situation. Mackay also appeals to the reader's sympathies numerous times in her work, by explaining what patients who are receiving dialysis are going through. She goes on to say, "Dialysis is harsh, expensive, and, worst of all only temporary. With treatment sessions lasting three hours, several times a week, those dependent on dialysis are shackled to a machine for the rest of their lives. Adding excessive stress to the body, dialysis causes patients to feel increasingly tired, usually keeping them from work and other normal activities." (Page 1 Para 3). By explaining the dialysis process thoroughly Mackay is able to successfully appeal to the readers sympathies. Mackay uses pathos more than any other rhetorical device, and does so accurately. Her strong approach to pathos effectively helps the audience gain a perspective similar to
Rhetorical Analysis for "Organ Sales Will Save Lives" It does not make sense for people to die unnecessarily if there is a way to easily save their lives. Author of "Organ Sales Will Save Lives", Joanna Mackay seems to agree. In her essay, she argues that the government should regulate organ sales, rather than ban them. In "Organ Sales Will Save Lives" Mackay uses facts and statistics to reveal shocking numbers to the audience, revealing how lengthy the waitlist for an organ can be. Mackay touches on how many patients have passed away annually due to end-stage renal disease, bringing to light the importance of this issue. In addition, Mackay uses counterarguments in pieces of her essay to relieve any doubts or questions …show more content…
She goes into descriptive detail involving the conditions that these poverty stricken individuals live in. In her work she states; "In third world countries, there are people willing to do anything for money. In such extreme poverty these people have barely enough to eat, living in shacks and sleeping on dirt floors." (Page 1 Para 2). Mackay expresses these conditions so descriptively, causing the audience to picture themselves living in that situation. Mackay also appeals to the reader's sympathies numerous times in her work, by explaining what patients who are receiving dialysis are going through. She goes on to say, "Dialysis is harsh, expensive, and, worst of all only temporary. With treatment sessions lasting three hours, several times a week, those dependent on dialysis are shackled to a machine for the rest of their lives. Adding excessive stress to the body, dialysis causes patients to feel increasingly tired, usually keeping them from work and other normal activities." (Page 1 Para 3). By explaining the dialysis process thoroughly Mackay is able to successfully appeal to the readers sympathies. Mackay uses pathos more than any other rhetorical device, and does so accurately. Her strong approach to pathos effectively helps the audience gain a perspective similar to