Ralph Waldo Emerson, in the essay “Self-Reliance”(1841) explains the importance of independent thoughts and nonconforming habits within society. Emerson supports his explanation by defining the benefits and positive effects that will emerge from the practice of self-reliance, and the contributions the characteristic will have upon family, friends, as well as society. The author’s purpose is to convince readers to be unique and individualistic in order to promote the significance of nonconformity towards society’s expectations. The author writes in a passionate tone in hopes to convince anyone reading his essay that he demands a change within his current society.
Rachel Carson, in her excerpt from her book, Silent Spring (1962),explains …show more content…
Thoreau supports his argument by describing his experience of being arrested and placed in jail for refusing to pay his poll tax in opposition of slavery and the Mexican War. The author’s purpose is to show the negative activity the government has been performing and to persuade people to have independent thought, where no law should limit them. The author writes in a formal tone to display to the audience how serious he is about the immoral institutions of slavery and war.
Martin Luther King Jr., in the essay “Letter from Birmingham Jail”, argues that segregation is an unjust law, and his beliefs in doing right by nonviolently protesting. King supports his argument by describing examples of real life situations of the negative impact segregation has on children growing up as well as his ideas in the indispensable requirement for justice. The author’s purpose is to inform the clergymen and other whites nationwide of his reasoning behind his actions in order for readers to gain insight of the struggles blacks face. The author writes in a calm tone to the clergymen to show his benevolent
Rachel Carson, in her excerpt from her book, Silent Spring (1962),explains …show more content…
Thoreau supports his argument by describing his experience of being arrested and placed in jail for refusing to pay his poll tax in opposition of slavery and the Mexican War. The author’s purpose is to show the negative activity the government has been performing and to persuade people to have independent thought, where no law should limit them. The author writes in a formal tone to display to the audience how serious he is about the immoral institutions of slavery and war.
Martin Luther King Jr., in the essay “Letter from Birmingham Jail”, argues that segregation is an unjust law, and his beliefs in doing right by nonviolently protesting. King supports his argument by describing examples of real life situations of the negative impact segregation has on children growing up as well as his ideas in the indispensable requirement for justice. The author’s purpose is to inform the clergymen and other whites nationwide of his reasoning behind his actions in order for readers to gain insight of the struggles blacks face. The author writes in a calm tone to the clergymen to show his benevolent