• Engelsk
  • Utdanning: Vg2
  • Karakter: 6
  • Ord: 814

Innholdsfortegnelse
1. Presentation of the texts.
2. Engagement of the reader.
3. Personal Thought

Utdrag
1. Presentation of the texts.
These three texts all cover the same topic, which is the case of race misrepresentation involving Rachel Dolezal, a division leader of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).

Her biological parents accused her of posing as an African American and hiding her true ethnicity. The texts provide insights into Rachel Dolezal's alleged misrepresentation, and they also present various opinions about the ethics of lying about one's race.

The first text, "Civil rights activist Rachel Dolezal misrepresented herself as black, claim parents," written by Jessica Elgot and published in The Guardian on June 12, 2015, offers an informative account of the accusations made by Rachel Dolezal's biological parents.

They assert that she is not African American but has Czech, German, and Native American origins.

They mention her associations with African Americans during her time at a school in Mississippi and how she started adopting an African American appearance after her divorce from her African American ex-husband. The author, Jessica Elgot, does not express personal opinions in this text.

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2. Engagement of the reader.
The second text, titled "Why black women feel so betrayed by Rachel Dolezal," effectively engages readers by emphasizing the gravity of lying about one's ethnicity or profession.

Guilaine Kinouani employs the pronoun "you" to appeal to readers' emotions (pathos) and places them in a vulnerable situation, such as seeking support from a therapist after losing someone close to them.

By doing so, Kinouani evokes feelings of resentment and anger towards Rachel Dolezal, as readers' emotions are tested through this strong example.

Throughout the introduction, Kinouani maintains this emotional appeal. She then proceeds to address the main topic, which is Rachel Dolezal's race misrepresentation.

By comparing the horror felt by black people upon learning the truth about Dolezal to the grief of losing a loved one, Kinouani further reinforces the emotional impact of the situation.

This text is also characterized by its bias and the author's personal opinions, which can influence readers as their own ideas are used to persuade them.