Example Of Ethos Pathos Logos Analysis

Ethos Paragraph:
Moore’s use of ethos in the scene is apparent when he interviews a student who was on the suspected killer list. The student, who was very closely connected with weaponry and the construction of bombs came close to first on the list, only one spot below the real murderers. With the knowledge and accessibility to “The Anarchy Cookbook,” containing instructions for the manufacturing of explosives, the student was able to assemble numerous incendiary devices in the comfort of his own home. This interview allows the audience to get a very similar source, as he grew up in the same hometown as the shooters, with the same upbringing and cultural influences. With such a prominent person involved in this strategic attack, Moore is able to effectively mirror the thoughts and ulterior motives for the constructing and execution of the school shooting

The scene takes place in an arcade room, closely related to one’s childhood memories. This sets the mood for the scene as a laidback and very playful interview, discussing the event of Columbine very nonchalantly at a room with an assortment of video games. The specific clip of (student) aiming at the TV screen with a fake gun creates an image of his younger self, when he was once naive, yet predisposed to violence due to societal norms. The clip then transitions to (student) discussing the types of bombs he has created, illustrating the destruction of morality and innocence due to societal influences. An environment that was once considered enjoyable and a source of entertainment has fed a craving for violence, instilling fear into the audience and proving the dangers of early on exposure to weaponry. The clear connection between the easy accessibility of this explicit book and the accessibility of “meaningless” violent video games changes the audience's original feeling of nostalgia and inculcates a deep desire for restricted use of