Shrek Argumentative Analysis

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Shrek opposing side of the argument had a more logos appeal stating some logical answer to the questions or accusation that we're given. Therefore, when donkey brought up Fiona and how she might love him. Shrek replies “Love me? She said I was a hideous creature” Giving facts to Donkey by recalling a conversation he had overheard between Donkey and Fiona. Explaining why his does not take chances are not realistic chances because of the giving facts. If Shrek takes the chance he might the worst person after rejected by someone he likes. Afterwards, Donkey adds an ethos appeal by responding “she wasn’t talking about you, she was talking about somebody else”. Referring to Shrek previous argument, what he heard was not credible because donkey

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