On The Fear Of Death Analysis
In Class Midterm- “On The Fear of Death”
Possible Bias in Language - The author of “On the Fear of Death” Elizabeth Ross shows minute signs of bias throughout her selection. The argument of modern medicine contributing to the fear of death is a controversial discussion. The author often refers to “old-fashioned” customs throughout the selection to show the acceptance to death during early civilization. The author bias lies within her birth place which is Europe. Ross states that “science is not so advanced…modern techniques have just started to find their way into medicine” (Pg.196). The author may be opposed of the use of modern medicine due to the lack of exposure growing up. This creates a bias within her argument and hurts the credibility …show more content…
Growing up in a third world European country and now living with the pleasure of modern medicine she has the tale of two cities. She had learned to embrace death at a young age and now sees how living longer effects the brain. Her personal relationship with the topic makes her bias. Even though she is bias her personal accounts makes her a reliable source with the information provided.
Support of Authors idea- Personal accounts and earlier customs were used to support the main idea of Ross’s novel. The author used her personal account of living without modern medicine comparing her life then and now. Ross also referred to the Egyptians viewing death as an honor rather than the end of life. The exact opposite of what majority of people see it today.
Evidence/Facts- Throughout “On The Fear of Death” the author uses prior knowledge from her personal life to build the foundations of her argument. The author growing up in a third world country gives her the credibility use her personal relations as evidence.
Logical Appeals – Ross’s argument appeals logically in the sense that it is easy to understand. Everyone has someone who has died in their family. This causes a fear of death due to the fact their death isn’t celebrated but mourned. Also everyone has tried to imagine what it would be like if they were
Possible Bias in Language - The author of “On the Fear of Death” Elizabeth Ross shows minute signs of bias throughout her selection. The argument of modern medicine contributing to the fear of death is a controversial discussion. The author often refers to “old-fashioned” customs throughout the selection to show the acceptance to death during early civilization. The author bias lies within her birth place which is Europe. Ross states that “science is not so advanced…modern techniques have just started to find their way into medicine” (Pg.196). The author may be opposed of the use of modern medicine due to the lack of exposure growing up. This creates a bias within her argument and hurts the credibility …show more content…
Growing up in a third world European country and now living with the pleasure of modern medicine she has the tale of two cities. She had learned to embrace death at a young age and now sees how living longer effects the brain. Her personal relationship with the topic makes her bias. Even though she is bias her personal accounts makes her a reliable source with the information provided.
Support of Authors idea- Personal accounts and earlier customs were used to support the main idea of Ross’s novel. The author used her personal account of living without modern medicine comparing her life then and now. Ross also referred to the Egyptians viewing death as an honor rather than the end of life. The exact opposite of what majority of people see it today.
Evidence/Facts- Throughout “On The Fear of Death” the author uses prior knowledge from her personal life to build the foundations of her argument. The author growing up in a third world country gives her the credibility use her personal relations as evidence.
Logical Appeals – Ross’s argument appeals logically in the sense that it is easy to understand. Everyone has someone who has died in their family. This causes a fear of death due to the fact their death isn’t celebrated but mourned. Also everyone has tried to imagine what it would be like if they were