Relating to Common Values

In general, people tend to get a warm feeling when they stumble upon something done for a common good. So what better way to appeal to an audience in an opening paragraph then to describe a memory of bringing something good upon a community in the hardest of times.

Turkel does an excellent job of quelling some of the potential arguments that could be made to his essay by relating the audience to a warm mindset. Not only does this set a good tone with the audience but also keeps the audience intrigued as to what the story will lead into.

As Killingsworth describes, the opening argument of a piece of discourse can make or break how the audience will receive it. This tactic can more or less sway an audience to hear the message out and take note of the authors positions in a less hostile way.

Turkel also implies two prominent figures in American history to make his argument. He disagrees with Einstein's idea that individuality can be lost when tied into a group. Turkel follows this opposition with an excellent justification by showing a person's need for companionship, and that someone is more comfortable around like-minded persons.

Turkel also counters Einstein's quote by quoting Thomas Paine. The use of Paine's line, " He sees his species as kindred." is an excellent way to close out the essay. This leaves the audience with a thought provoking idea that sums up what his whole essay was trying to get accross.

In closing, Turkel uses ethos, pathos, and logos each together in the essay. Being a Pulitzer prize winner, one would assume he is credible aside from the fact that he has experienced a lot. He uses pathos by cleverly telling the tale of the community outreach during a hard time like the depression to relate to the audience's feelings. Turkel enters logos by providing sound justification to all oppositions made during his piece.