Mark Twain compares man to that of lower animals and how his belief that man should be at the bottom is an interesting one. Mark Twain conducts multiple observations and experiments on different species of animals and humans. According to Mark Twain, “these experiments were made in the London Zoological Gardens, and covered many months of painstaking and fatiguing work” (Twain, 2). Mark Twain’s statement is just one example of pathos - emotions used during these experiments and over a course of many months. Mark Twain’s argument is very successful because through his research, experiments, and observations, his claim is proven, successful. Mark Twain has created an interesting theory. Even though humans are inherently more intelligent than …show more content…
animals, man remains the lowest form of species on earth due to their greed. . Mark Twin conducted much research and was able to prove his theory through many observations and experiments.
One of the most fascinating observations conducted by Mark Twain is when he placed seven calves into an anaconda’s cage. The anaconda swallowed one calf, crushed it, and showed no interest in the rest of the calves. Twain concluded the anaconda was satisfied. Mark Twain later read a story about hunters who were hunting buffaloes in the Great Plains. They managed to kill seventy-two of the mighty beasts. The hunters then ate what they wanted and took the buffalo’s hide, and wasted the rest. Mark Twain concluded that man wasted its resources and food, whereas the anaconda only took what it needed to survive. Mark Twain states that, “the fact stood proven that the difference between man and an anaconda is that man is cruel and the anaconda is not; and that the man wantonly destroys what he has no use for, but the anaconda does not” (Twain, 2). This proves why man should remain one of the lowest animals on Earth. This is true in today’s world. This explains why there is an excessive amount of trash and it is simple - man wastes a lot. If man only used what they needed to survive, like the anacondas, our world would be much …show more content…
cleaner. Another successful experiment, is when Mark Twain trains a dog and a cat to be friends, then places a fox, a goose, a squirrel, and some doves, and finally places a monkey in the cage. Mark Twain acknowledges that “they even lived together in peace; even affectionately” (Twain, 3). In a separate cage, Mark Twain places man of different cultures, religions, and beliefs into a cage together and left them alone for some time. The animals continued to live in peace and harmony with one another, although in all reality, the animals he used were natural enemies. His discovery was a gruesome reality. The men argued over their beliefs and ultimately the men killed each other. The results of this experiment proved to Mark Twain that no matter what a person’s beliefs or morals are, there will always be differences and if man cannot come to a mutual agreement, there will always be war between nations, cultures and peace cannot be achieved. Throughout this article, Mark Twain uses many kinds of rhetorical concepts to explain his logic, emotion, and credibility.
The use of pathos, ethos, and logos are inherently clear within his article. Mark Twain has a specific quote whereas he incorporates both pathos and ethos to excite the reader and help the reader to understand his beliefs. “In the course of my experiments, I convinced myself that among the animals, man is the only one that harbors insults and injuries, broods over them, waits till a chance offers, then takes revenge” (Twain, 3). This quote demonstrates his approach to the use of “ethos - credibility and trustworthiness and pathos - emotional appeal” (Driver, Gast, and Lowman-Thomas, 8). In his quote, he differentiates man and animals, where in his experiments revealed that man is the only animal that can insult and cause injuries. Mark Twain responds that animals are unable to make insults and they injure other animals as Mark Twain describes as, “the saving grace” (Twain, 3) which excuses predatory animals from injuring other animals in order to provide for their
young. In the end Mark Twain’s article, “The Damned Human Race,” Mark Twain conducted many observations, experiments, and research that compares both animals and man. His results and discoveries were unimaginable and his arguments are very successful. Through the use of ethos, pathos, and logos; it is clear that humans are more intelligent than animals, but man will always remain the lowest form of species on Earth because of their greed. Mark Twain proves this theory on an impeccable level and the reader cannot help but agree with his successful argument
Humans tend to think of themselves as the best of the best and consider other beings to be pathetic in comparison. In Mark Twain’s satirical essay,”The Lowest Animal,” he argues that in fact, humans are the ones that are the lowest animals, not the superior species as they like to think. Twain utilizes concrete examples, irony, and satire to make his argument that humans are greedy and foolish, making them the lowest animals.
An example of Moss’s outstanding usage of ethos, pathos, and logos is Jeffrey Dunn’s story. Dunn held an executive position at Coca-Cola in 2001, when the main company goal was to drive Coca-Cola into poorer areas. On a business trip to Brazil, Dunn realized that “these people need a lot of things, but they don’t need a Coke” and decided to push the company in a healthier direction. This choice led to Dunn’s eventual firing (491-494). This story not only appeals to pathos by getting to readers’ emotions, but also to ethos and logos because Dunn is a credible source and gives an authentic experience that adds to the credible feel of the article. (very good info./analysis, keep but
“The Convergence of the Twain” is a nonlinear retelling of the Titanic disaster of 1912; however, on a deeper level, the poem explores hubris, downfall, and how fate connects hubris to downfall. Through tone, diction and juxtaposition, the speaker describes the sinking of the Titanic as inevitable and necessary.
He captures readers by playing to their emotions of fundamental concepts (find quote). His ability to to focus on human behavior that society as whole can identify with gives a stark contrast of animal and human separation. Having the readers become emotionally invested gives Twains overall thesis that humans are "descendent" from the animals that surround us resonance with the
As the American people’s standards and principles has evolved over time, it’s easy to forget the pain we’ve caused. However, this growth doesn’t excuse the racism and violence that thrived within our young country not even a century previous. This discrimination, based solely on an ideology that one’s race is superior to another, is what put many people of color in miserable places and situations we couldn’t even imagine today. It allowed many Caucasian individuals to inflict pain, through both physical and verbal attacks, and even take away African Americans ' God given rights. In an effort to expose upcoming generations to these mass amounts of prejudice and wrongdoing, Harper Lee 's classic novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, tells the story of
Mark Twain told us in his speech on October 17, 1907 "We build a fire in a powder magazine, then double the fire department to put it out. We inflame wild beasts with the smell of blood, and then innocently wonder at the wave of brutal appetite that sweeps the land as a consequence." Twain’s word convey the fact that as society we build an environment that enrages these wild or “insane” people then we call To fix the people that we have made into a certain way……... Twain's quote both ties into gun violence and us as Americans it's our responsibility to look out for one another be each others backbones and hold each other up when times are hard.
The anecdote that Mark Twain inserts to the beginning of his essay adds a personal example that helps develop his argument. The anecdote absolutely does not detract from the essay. In fact, it adds to his essay because it furthers his argument. In the South, slavery was strongly supported. Due to this Jerry was unable to preach. But why did everyone support slavery? The answer is simple and is answered throughout Twain’s essay. One person supports slavery, then the “neighbor notices this and follows”, before long the whole neighborhood supports slavery. The addition of the anecdote adds an example of conformity to Twain’s essay whic...
Elie Weisel once said this: “I know and I speak from experience, that even in the midst of darkness, it is possible to create light and share warmth with one another; that even on the edge of the abyss, it is possible to dream exalted dreams of compassion; that it is possible to be free and strengthen the ideals of freedom, even within prison walls; that even in exile, friendship becomes an anchor.” Compassion is not something that is easy to understand, or even easy to show sometimes. The Holocaust was a difficult time to comprehend: how could one man have so much power and hate towards a society of people that he started a genocide? There may never be the right emotional explanation to describe the disturbing events that happened during the Holocaust, but Elie Weisel was able to share his. His message was that compassion and friendship can refrain someone from sinking so deep into a dark sea like the Holocaust.
The author uses pathos and logos several times in this writing. Pathos is in use when the author says, “Attempts to add sexual orientation to the federal statute began shortly after the brutal murder of young Matthew Sheppard in Wyoming, apparently because of his homosexuality.” He uses logos when he says, “ the yearly number of hate-crimes charges brought by the Justice Department dropped from seventy-six in 1996 to twenty-two ten years later.
The introduction to Twain’s essay includes a flashback to create the frame of the essay and establish the themes. He uses imagery to really set the scene and emphasize its importance. Twain makes it obvious from the beginning that his audience is very broad, his tone is calm and reasonable. He is using this essay to show that people rely on public opinion, and that people conform in order to be in the majority. In the introduction, he lays out his plan very clearly and proceeds to plead his case.
The fact in this article is that the writer uses logos and pathos more in the critique. Logos, meaning from the text book is the arrangement of an argument and also evidence that supports the writer’s statement. Pathos is Associated with emotional feelings. Ethos simply means the act of a writer trying to convince his audience. I believe that the writer did not use ethos much in the story.
America in the mid to early nineteenth century saw the torture of many African Americans in slavery. Plantation owners did not care whether they were young or old, girl or boy, to them all slaves were there to work. One slave in particular, Frederick Douglass, documented his journey through slavery in his autobiography Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Through the use of various rhetorical devices and strategies, Douglass conveys the dehumanizing and corrupting effect of slavery, in order to show the overall need for American abolition. His use of devices such as parallelism, asyndeton, simile, antithesis, juxtaposition and use of irony, not only establish ethos but also show the negative effects of slavery on slaves, masters and
Does the analysis of an article reveal the hidden messages? The answer is yes, by searching through the text, it is possible to find out so much. With the use of different analyzing techniques the hidden messages will be revealed. This is done by examining the text in sections to find different techniques such as tone, repetition, pathos,and word choice.
Mississippi Twain tells us of a man with a dream. As imperfection has it this
Logos, ethos, and pathos are commonly used by authors of literary non-fiction to support their various arguments. Each one appeals to the reader in a different manner, but all share the same intention. In Mark Twain’s Advice to Youth, he gives his best suggestions for youth to be successful. All three appeals are used in his work, as each argument alternates between a combination of logos, ethos, and pathos. By using these three tools to support his advice, the arguments to the reader are strengthened. Although satirical, Twain is able to confidently put forth piece after piece of advice that appeals to logic and emotion along with sharing his own perspective to the audience.