Monday, November 10, 2008

Jacob's appeal to emotions

In the first full paragraph on page 66, we see Linda's reaction when her master Dr. Flint tells her that by selling her children it will "humble" her. This passage stood out to me for a variety of reasons. I first noticed it because of the reaction Linda had when her master told her this. Although she kept it to herself her anger was so intensely written I felt a connection to it. 

I think that Jacob's appealed to emotion is evident whenever she writes about Dr.Flint harming or selling Linda's children. It appeals to my emotions because the tone in the writing comes to life and i feel as though i am witnessing her anger first hand. 

The Style of writing also changes. Jacob's becomes aggressive and to the point whenever this is occurring. I think that this appeals to my emotions because it forces me to read and listen to what Linda is saying and feeling. It also allows me to understand that this subject is difficult for linda and it makes her into a true person in my eyes. 

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