In the article by Keri Fisher, she examines her son Declan and his desire to play dress up with his older sister and his display of nurturing roles. Her intended audience are parents, caregivers, day-care providers and all who have issues regarding someone in their lives who exhibit what we in our culture describe as homosexual traits and behaviors. The strategy that the author uses is definitely pathos driven, pulling at the heart strings of her audience, who may be dealing with concerns as regards to the future sexual orientation of their children. Her intentions are to grasp her readers with diction in her intro. Unknown to exactly who is speaking, the author uses quotes. The audience is left to determine who might be speaking but more so with the knowledge that these quotes are spoken to a boy who is demonstrating "girly girl" behavior, by wearing a dress and nail polish; with a tone of acceptance, not discipline. As we read on, the author reveals strength in her ability to grab her readers by using entertaining instances, and the use of verbiage to share pleasure and pain among her readers.
I read all the choices for this paper, and all seemed well written. This one grabbed me as I have dealt with this situation as a mother of two boys, a pre-school teacher of three and four year olds, and as an in-home daycare provider. I thought her topic was hilarious, in that she conferred with a doctor. As if something was wrong. The authors strategy is apparent, but there is also a sense of her needing confirmation, with a hint of still not being sure, by the way she keeps reiterating her feelings; by expressing, "its fine, I can deal with this." With the undertone of her own apprehensions along with a medical professional accepting this as normal; we the readers can relate and engage in her love, care, and concern for her child.
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