Mute In An English-Only World By Chang Rae-Lee Analysis
Inside Looking Out
Sometimes when analyzing a situation people tend to look only at the outer appearance of the situation. Neither detail nor true feelings can be determined by the outer experience. Although people tend to relate to a situation, the best way to get the true affect is by experience. "Mute in an English-Only World" by Chang Rae-Lee illustrates the importance of language as a means for social interaction and the power of language, in the American society during the 70's. This in my opinion could only be understood by experience in this situation. After reading the story, one could see or appreciate his determination to make his mother's story known.
The author describes the hard times immigrants have because they speak imperfect or broken English through the use of rhetoric. In some instances not all needs are catered to, but I believe this is one where they should be met. I will analyze the logos, pathos, and ethos of the author to determine his feelings on the subject. The writer's audience is anyone who has experienced a situation similar to his family. His purpose is to get …show more content…
His tone of writing has an urgency to equip markets, stores, and other local places with signs in foreign languages. He appeals to the audiences' emotions by adding descriptive words explaining his mother's feelings. The audience could almost paint a picture of his mother's face while she is attempting to purchase oxtails, at a butcher by this quote "The man, his big arms crossed, sharply said, "Come on, lady, whaddya want?" this unnerved her, and she somehow blurted the Korean word for oxtail, soggori She was furious almost vibrating with fear and grief, and I could see she was about to cry." One could believe she was able to get her idea across but she was too scared to answer with imperfect English, the language is kind of imprisoning
Sometimes when analyzing a situation people tend to look only at the outer appearance of the situation. Neither detail nor true feelings can be determined by the outer experience. Although people tend to relate to a situation, the best way to get the true affect is by experience. "Mute in an English-Only World" by Chang Rae-Lee illustrates the importance of language as a means for social interaction and the power of language, in the American society during the 70's. This in my opinion could only be understood by experience in this situation. After reading the story, one could see or appreciate his determination to make his mother's story known.
The author describes the hard times immigrants have because they speak imperfect or broken English through the use of rhetoric. In some instances not all needs are catered to, but I believe this is one where they should be met. I will analyze the logos, pathos, and ethos of the author to determine his feelings on the subject. The writer's audience is anyone who has experienced a situation similar to his family. His purpose is to get …show more content…
His tone of writing has an urgency to equip markets, stores, and other local places with signs in foreign languages. He appeals to the audiences' emotions by adding descriptive words explaining his mother's feelings. The audience could almost paint a picture of his mother's face while she is attempting to purchase oxtails, at a butcher by this quote "The man, his big arms crossed, sharply said, "Come on, lady, whaddya want?" this unnerved her, and she somehow blurted the Korean word for oxtail, soggori She was furious almost vibrating with fear and grief, and I could see she was about to cry." One could believe she was able to get her idea across but she was too scared to answer with imperfect English, the language is kind of imprisoning