“Who among us can say we have none of the characteristics of the hoarder? Haven’t we all taken pleasure from buying and owning things?” (Schutza) In this essay Laurie creates a distinctive balance between emotional and logical appeal. Throughout the essay Schutza presents many facts, examples, and professional opinions to persuade the reader that hoarding provides hoarders a sense of security. Providing personal experiences and presenting an example of her own connection with hoarding memoranda appeals to emotion, as everyone has the habit of holding on to memories they don’t want to forget. However, of the two techniques used to support her argument pathos is the most effective means of developing the argument. The entire passage reminds
