Tuesday, February 3, 2015

"why can't I stop reading Mormon housewives blogs"

In "Why can't I stop reading Mormon housewives blogs" she appeals to the Ethos by explaining her life compared to that of a Mormon housewife. She explains her life to be sad and dark, then creates the bright and sunny visual of that of a Mormon's lifestyle. She uses a little humor like "I can't believe I would ever say that they are uplifting" at least for Mormons, it plays to our Ethos, because our goal is to inspire people like her! and reading this makes us feel like we are touching peoples souls. She also plays to the Logos, by mentioning prescription drug problems, and how her and her friends are in school building careers, while Mormon women are at home. I think she uses the comparison, to say "which one is better - in the eyes of the world? But which one is better?" the logic is what she has to offer, but i think what she is confused about and why she is even writing this article, is because she herself is confused why such a blog, that doesn't seem to have much "logic" to it, would draw her in so far. she uses her Pathos, by explaining that she is and educated student as well as a consistent blogger. We believe the things she says because she seems intelligent, and well to do in the world. She also seems knowledgeable about her Mormon blogs, because she describes them perfectly!

1 comment:

  1. Great! I love how you admitted that Mormon blogs are exactly as the writer put them. That's what I thought too! I like your thoughts on Ethos, and her comparison to the mormons. Kind of gives a little testimony builder when she says they are uplifting don't it?

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