1. His sharing a person incedent about how he got a small crick in his neck that, after he could ignore it no longer, resulted in him hospitalized, "not sure whether [he] might end up with a wasted upper limb" really stressed to the audience the possibly harmful, long term effects of playing football. When the audience finds out that he has been personally affected by the effects of playing football all his life they will believe more of what he says since he has "been there, done that."
2. John McMurtry's comparison between football is very convincing and logical. He appeals to logos and makes his argument legitament when he says how their principles and practices of "mass hysteria, the art of intimidation, absolute command and total obedience, territorial aggression, censorship, inflated insignia and propaganda, blackboard maneuvers and strategies, drills, uniforms, formations, marching bands and training camps" are alike. He gives examples in history and scenarios to prove his point, making it more logical.
3. His tone changes as he goes from talking about how in football in general had "severe rule enforcers, eudiences, formally recorded victors and losers, and heavy equipment to permit crippling body moves and collisions" to how he was personally affected by this and the changes in football. It switches from logical statements about football and injuries occured to his personal story.
7. McMurtrey's argument is mainly focused at people who enjoy or have played football. Especially those who have been injured or permanently affected by football like he has. However, a deep understanding or liking of football is not completely necessary because even someone who doesn't know anything about football can see how football relates to society.
Sam, what a good point you made! When I answered this question I focused more on his emphasis on his occupation rather than the empathy that he is capable of. It was a different perspective that had never occurred to me before
ReplyDeleteI also noticed that McMurtrys main appeal to logos was the use of the similar vocabularies. I also wrote about how he used the similar principals between the two activities.
ReplyDeleteI like how you integrated specific quotes from the text to support your answer. I also supported the fact that his personal story makes him more credible.
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