Melanie+Human+Condition

= Argument: Individuals survive and thrive in adverse circumstances becuase of the hope that they can change their future. =

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‍‍‍This image is taken by Pete Muller showing people lining up to vote in the Sudan election. This articulates that people are surviving by the hope that life can and will change. These people are trying to change their lives by changing the political structure in Sudan. Pete Muller is a reputable photographer because has worked for //Time// magazine for many years and has traveled the world taking pictures and learning people’s stories. Sudan has been in political turmoil for a long time and people are starting to have the hope to change it. Pathos is observed by the look in the men’s eye all looking forward to their turn to vote. Logos is used because they are waiting for their chance to make a difference and they know they can by voting. The authors purpose in the picture, as will all his pictures, is to inform the public on how other countries are experimenting political difficulties. ‍‍ ‍

Muller, Pete. Voting in Sudan. 2010. Photograph. Sudan.

** 2. ** **Keep Holding On ** [] This song is about holding on and never giving up even when you are faced with adversity which supports my argument. The author’s purpose is to encourage others that you shouldn’t give up and that the future will be better if you “keep holding on”. This song uses pathos the most because the vocals are emotional and gives you the feeling that the singer believes what she is singing. It also uses ethos because Avril wrote this song to tie in with the movie Eragon and while she overcame difficult obstacles in her life. The movie Eragon is an emotional movie that needed that type of song to flow in the movie. Logos isn’t used in this song and in generally isn’t used in most songs because songs rely mostly on emotions and not logical appeals.

Avril Lavigne. "Keep Holding On." Rec. 2007. Keep Holding On. 2007. CD.