Pathos in "On Dumpster Diving" article

     Naz Erdeger 

     Mrs. Parkinson

     English III

     12 April 2016

                                 The author infuses pathos into the reading by showing the reality of dumpster diving. Eighner made sure to inform the audience that the term 'dumpster diving' didn't do it justice at all. He says "Dumpster diving seems to me to be a little too cute" (Eighner 713). Throughout this article, the author talks about the pros and cons of being a scavenger in America. On page 718, Eighner writes "At first the new scavenger is filled with disgust and self-loathing. He is ashamed to be seen and may lurk around" (718). This creates a feeling of sympathy for the audience. Especially if some of the audience have lived through this and can relate. For a new scavenger, it seems to be very difficult to get used to scrounging for materials just to survive. By speaking about the reality of 'dumpster diving', it infuses pathos into the writing.

             

Cullens’ importance to Society

Naz Erdeger

Mrs. Parkinson

English IIIB

8 March 2016

Cullens’ importance to Society

                       Between the 1920’s and 1930’s, African-Americans started to move to the urban areas of America. The Harlem Renaissance brought intellectual and artistic diversity to America. This was an influential movement because it brought forth the culture of African-Americans. One of the poets of that time was Countee Cullen. As a leading light in the 
Harlem Renaissance, his poem “Tableau” became very popular. In this poem, Cullen composes: 
That lightening brilliant as a sword / Should blaze the path of thunder. (Cullen, 1925). “Tableau” 
describes two white and black boys walking, locked arm in arm. The quote shows a metaphor, which 
is critical. Back then, racism was very alive. It still is today. This is significant because it’s showing 
that the boys are ignoring the judgement, which is very empowering. Cullen expresses his hope that 
someday people of any color and walk arm in arm and not be criticized.