Stasis Theory Analysis

According to the course syllabus Stasis Theory is “A means of invention that provides rhetors with a set of questions that, when asked systematically, can help them to determine where the disagreement between themselves and the audience begins.” The writer must think critically when it comes to answering the four questions. When a person’ asks a question a response is expected. Sometimes disagreements will arise. In the “Stasis Theory” the questions are answered through systematic investigation and assessing the text. The main goal is for the writer to establish his or her own opinion. Better yet, should I say refine the conclusion that was already set up by the author. In a Washington Post editorial entitled Failure in Cuba the writer states …show more content…
October 19th in the year 1960 United States of America imposed an embargo(ban) on Cuba. The travel ban prevents American tourists from freely traveling to Cuba, also the country can’t trade with the U.S. This leads us to the first question did the restriction the United States of America had on Cuba occur? Well, it is a fact that there is an embargo against Cuba. The U.S. did lift restriction on Cuba, now Americans can travel and banking transactions are possible for Cuba. The first step in my thought process is breaking down the information, and forming a series of questions. This ultimately brings us to the general question that the writer is asking here. First, we must ask questions. Is it worth loosen the ban against Cuba, since America doesn’t reap substantial benefits from it? This is a definite question, because it involves the American federal government, and Cuba. Secondly, What are the benefits of the loosen the ban for America? When did the loosening of the ban happen? Who made this decision, Why did it …show more content…
How does America benefit from this? It simply makes America look like the bigger person by normalizing relations with Cuba. America is the one that is putting the effort into trying to return things to the normal condition and build a relationship with Cuba. After all, what can be the harm in that? That’s the right-minded thing to do. Therefore, no one really loses anything by restoring the relations between the two. Should anything prevent America from continuing to rebuild ties with Cuba? Absolutely not the most desirable action to take is for America to go through with this. This shows goodwill on America’s part; our global image is important. This is not only wise, but advantageous for the United States of