And now, for a collaborative rhetorical analysis of Nicholas D. Kristof's "Put Your Money Where Their Mouths Are." Analyze using the elements on the rhetorical analysis handout, or using any of the rhetorical tools/terms/lenses we've discussed this semester, including (but not limited to) decorum, claims/reasons/assumptions, rhetorical situation, ethos, pathos, logos, STAR, kairos, style, voice, use of punctuation to create meaning, and periods of rhetorical situation (origin, maturity, deterioration, disintegration).
When you write your mini-analysis, make sure to give a very specific example from the article, and then analyze it in a way that will help us consider the article and its message in a more useful way.
Your contributions will count as a rush-write for the day.
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In "Put Your Money Where Their Mouths Are" Nicholas D. Kristof did a wonderful job of using logos to prove his point. This tool appeals to the logical thinking of individuals. A specific example of this is when he speaks out againts people who want to ban child sweat shops. He feels that instead of speaking out against sweat shops we should help the children to recieve food. The effect this has on people is one that will help us to realize that we need to donate money to charities that provide food for the childern in these poorer countries.
The author of this article used and appeal to pathos when he described the situation that young, Abakr Adoud at 10 years of age has to deal with. The description of what would happen if this young man would be out of work was meant to appeal to the audiences sympathy.
The author of "Put Your Money Where Their Mouths Are" uses many techniques to persuade the reader to think like him. One major appeal he uses is the appeal to pathos. An example of this appeal is when he says "Instead of spending your energy boycotting Nike or pressing for barriers against child labor, why not sponsor school meals in places like Toukoultoukouli." It makes the reader think about the money they have and how they could use it to help others.
The author uses astonishing facts and examples that appeal to pathos. He tries to connect with the audience on an emotional level that will make an impression on the reader. For example, he explained how factories in Bangladesh fired 50,000 children when a child labor act was proposed and many of them ended up in worse jobs such as prostitution. The author focuses on the side of child labor that many do not acknowledge.
In the article "Put Your Money Where Their Mouths Are", the author uses an appeal to pathos. He accomplishes this by telling us a story of a boy named Abakr. He describes with detail how Abakr rummages for sticks to build a door for a mud hut. He then says that millions of children live like this and that prohibiting child labor would do nothing to help. This appeals to our emotions because we feel sympathy for this boy and want to know how we can personally help.
"I spoke with officials at the World Food Program, and they'd be thrilled to have private groups or individuals help sponsor school feedings. (See www.nytimes.com/kristofresponds for details.)"
Nicholas D. Kristof uses this in his last paragraph. This is a direct appeal to ethos. He uses this to try to make him sound more informed about this topic, as well as to make him sound more credible with a reliable source. When the audience reads 'the World Food Program' and sees the link to the New York Times website it gives them a sense that the author really knows what he is talking about. Many readers will think that the New York Times reference shows that his ideas are backed up by a reliable source.
"In 1993, Congress proposed the U.S. Child Labor Deterrence Act, which would have blocked imports made by children (if it had passed), garment factories in Bangladesh fired 50,000 children. Many ended up in worse jobs, like prostitution."
One of the rhetorical tools here is the use of punctuation. The last sentence, which is the most hard-hitting, is short and concise. This actually makes the sentence more dramatic. It also makes a greater appeal to pathos because it allows the reader to empathize with these children.
Kristof sets up his article for success in the first few lines of the article. When he first mentioned Abakr Adoud, I thought he was talking about some person of great importance that I should know, but I didn't. Then he goes on to describe what he does for a living and ends the paragraph with "He is 10 years old." This is very powerful rhetoric. The introduction is one of the most important paragraphs because it is what keeps the reader reading. It kept me reading. It also builds his ethos in one foul swoop. It shows that he knows specific examples and that he has obviously done some actual field research himself. I was very much impressed with his writing.
The author chose to begin his article with a story of a 10 year old boy. This is an obvious appeal to pathos because it makes us feel for the boy and his family and their difficult situation. He also points out that even if the boy was not working, there is no school for him to attend where he lives. This story has the effect of showing us a different side of child labor and gives us an example to call upon as we read the rest of his article where he presents his argument more in depth.
The author begins by talking about how children are forced to work because there is no school for them to learn so there is nothing else they can do but try and make a living. This beginning is a claim stating that child labor usually is not completely forced. This helps set up a voice that help bring ethos to the writer this makes people see that she truly is there and know whats going on. She then moved her appeal along by stating that if they were not working in sweatshops than they would probably work in prostitution. So she says that it isn't a good thing but its better than other options for the people. This is a sad reality for these people in underdeveloped countries. There really is no where for them to turn because either they will be exploited or be forced to starve. This is the main point this author is trying to bring to us. We must see that if we stop all child labor worse consequences would happen.
Throughout this article there is a great amount of logos expressed. It is obvious that not only does this author feel very passionate about this topic, but that he has also looked into the research behind child labor. At one point he uses the example of the politician John Kerry and his fight for an end to child labor, he also expresses many other politic views on this subject. He also gives detail about Pakistani culture and ideas and how, many times, they do not let their women work. Overall, I find that a great deal of logos is presented. This author uses his passion to show that he cares so much about this topic, that he has thoroughly researched it and knows the details.
Nicholas D. Kristof in, "Put Your Money Where Their Mouths Are," is presenting a logical argument as to why child labor is acceptable in some areas of the world. He argues that in some impoverished countries children have gain all the education possible by the fourth grade or that the education they receive in the home is enough. Increased child labor laws dictated by an uneducated public have forced many poor families to become even more poor. He also states that child labor is wrong, suggesting that there is a larger problem at play. He ends his essay by directing us to join his cause in feeding poor school children in third world countries which to me seems to have no relevancy to the subject of the rest of his essay.
The Globalization Village
Throughout the article a vast description of the Freeway being created in India overtakes the article. It explains the new developments that persist the city. From the new lanes being put in to the new car dealerships, Globalization takes its toll. The writer brings in a sort of toned down pitch on the construction and often refers to the project as a death toll. She then goes on to explain that with the upcoming of technology has brought new tolls on the people inhabitant there. To an audience it brings out a new since of pity. The water supply is short because of the project and death had multiplied since the project. The writer here is bringing to an audience the realization of the toll being brought by the freeway.
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