Timed Write by: Sam Kramer
Abigail Adams writes to her son in the late 1700’s as he travels with his father. Her son John Quincy Adams is heading to France from the urging of his mother. In her letter Adams relies on pathos and making connections to outline her son on his expedition for success. First, Adams appeals to pathos in order to express to her son the care and hope she has for his future. She displays her care in the letter, “I hope you have had no occasion, either from enemies or dangers of the sea, to repent your second voyage to France.” Adams uses this moving passage to inspire her son and provide reassurance on his journey. Another example of pathos is when Adams writes, “It will be expected of you my son, that, as you are
Abigail Adams writes to her son in the late 1700’s as he travels with his father. Her son John Quincy Adams is heading to France from the urging of his mother. In her letter Adams relies on pathos and making connections to outline her son on his expedition for success. First, Adams appeals to pathos in order to express to her son the care and hope she has for his future. She displays her care in the letter, “I hope you have had no occasion, either from enemies or dangers of the sea, to repent your second voyage to France.” Adams uses this moving passage to inspire her son and provide reassurance on his journey. Another example of pathos is when Adams writes, “It will be expected of you my son, that, as you are