Lowering The Drinking Age Steven Chapman Analysis

Rachel Fox
Applications of Composition and Literature
Mrs. Millard
9-30-15
Drinking Age
Steven Chapman has confused his readers with a provocatively written article on the possibility of lowering the drinking age. Through his use of appeals ranging from ethical, logical, and emotional which certainly strengthen the conveyance of his message but are greatly hindered by his structuring of his article. With the structure adding confusion to the reader which greatly draws away from the message and purpose of the article itself. Steve Chapman, Honors Graduate from Harvard University, delivers an argument on lowering of the drinking age in a confusing, yet provocative way. His deliverance begins with the title “Time to Lower the Drinking Age?”, this title introduces
It draws all readers, sceptics and supporters alike, allowing for a greater size of an audience. His article is introduced with a little background information on raising the drinking age from 18 to 21 concluding that it is consequential leading to a disastrous and ill fitting-ending. However, Chapman transitions quickly from supporting the
The idea that lowering the drinking age is the best way to go, if you can join the military and fight for your country would it not be ludicrous. It will only allow for safety and more legal rights. Current adults at 18-20 are the adults that can work in the workforce, enlist in the military, and fight for their country but can’t drink a beer. Chapman makes it clear that lowering of the age is good yet flip-flops to his actual idea of maintaining the drinking age at its current age of 21. Chapman’s decision to flip-flop his argument so quickly and suddenly draws away from his argument. In writing this article with the style that was chosen is a detriment to the quality of the