Innledning
The U.S. is home to nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants. Barack Obama initiated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to shield young immigrants from deportation, gaining swift trust and popularity.
However, upon Donald Trump's ascension to power, he terminated the program, leaving countless immigrants vulnerable.
Journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas, who himself is an immigrant from the Philippines, addresses this turmoil in his New York Times article from September 9, 2017, titled "Dreamers' Put Their Trust in DACA. What Now?"
This analysis delves into Vargas's rhetoric in the article, concentrating on his persuasive techniques and argumentative elements.
The goal is to evaluate how successfully Vargas conveyed the dilemma faced by Dreamers post-DACA's termination to his readership.
Utdrag
Vargas also weaves in ethos, leveraging his personal journey and credibility from his organization, Define American, which seeks to reshape immigrant narratives.
While he alludes to figures like Pat Foote and Barack Obama, he predominantly utilizes personal experiences to bolster his arguments, resulting in a deeply personal and somewhat subjective account.
The crux of Vargas's article is to enlighten readers about the undocumented immigrant experience, aiming to evoke empathy and, ideally, support for initiatives like DACA.
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