Why isn't the world talking about the Honduras corruption scandal?
September 28, 2015
S- Reagan Jackson; values social equality with a burning passion; is personally invested and dedicated to the topic of race relations (attends Black Lives Matter rally, often writes about racial matters, etc)
O- After a recent trip to Honduras, Jackson reports the local perspective of the recent revelation that the president was found to be embezzling money that was intended for social services, such as healthcare.
A- Young adults, poc, those interested in social justice matters, probably liberal/democratic, value equality of the sexes/races
P- Jackson seeks to criticize the hypocrisy of governmental organizations in Honduras, and the United States, alike. Her goal is to demand fair treatment of the Honduran people and for justice to be brought upon the corrupt government that is still in control of Honduras.
S- Addressing the issue of corruption in the government of Honduras, the fatal cost of a political scandal, and the lack of support the people of Honduras are receiving from the US and Canada, who have heavy involvement in Honduras' rich mining industry.
Tone- Throughout the article, Jackson remains cool and collected with indignant conviction that the people of Honduras are being severely mistreated.
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Jackson's purpose throughout the column is to criticize the hypocrisy of governments in Honduras and the United States, alike. She establishes her position by using strong diction, personal testimonies of Honduran citizens, and a sound logical appeal.
By utilizing a blend of formal and informal diction, Jackson creates a compelling argument that will resonate within the minds of her readers. Many people find that documents written in incomprehensible jargon are dull and easily forgotten. However, Jackson's use of polysyllabic and monosyllabic allows readers to deeply understand the content.
Because Jackson had personally travelled to Honduras and interviewed several activists, her goal of emphasizing the gravity of the situation is achieved. Jackson incorporates quotes like "[The President of Honduras] can return the money, but he can't bring back the dead" to emphasize the point: when will justice be delivered unto the abused people of Honduras.
Additionally, Jackson constructs the logical argument that sarcastically states, "money from the U.S. can build a soccer field or fund all the community centers we want, but when people are literally dying because of government corruption, suddenly the U.S. is adopting a hands-off approach?" Jackson's argument is that the U.S. chooses to involve itself in countries it financially exploits, yet refuses to do anything of value when abuse and corruption are brought to light. (I mean "liberty and justice for all" can't LITERALLY mean for all...)
Through diction, testimony, and logic, Jackson's prose delineates her purpose.
O- After a recent trip to Honduras, Jackson reports the local perspective of the recent revelation that the president was found to be embezzling money that was intended for social services, such as healthcare.
A- Young adults, poc, those interested in social justice matters, probably liberal/democratic, value equality of the sexes/races
P- Jackson seeks to criticize the hypocrisy of governmental organizations in Honduras, and the United States, alike. Her goal is to demand fair treatment of the Honduran people and for justice to be brought upon the corrupt government that is still in control of Honduras.
S- Addressing the issue of corruption in the government of Honduras, the fatal cost of a political scandal, and the lack of support the people of Honduras are receiving from the US and Canada, who have heavy involvement in Honduras' rich mining industry.
Tone- Throughout the article, Jackson remains cool and collected with indignant conviction that the people of Honduras are being severely mistreated.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jackson's purpose throughout the column is to criticize the hypocrisy of governments in Honduras and the United States, alike. She establishes her position by using strong diction, personal testimonies of Honduran citizens, and a sound logical appeal.
By utilizing a blend of formal and informal diction, Jackson creates a compelling argument that will resonate within the minds of her readers. Many people find that documents written in incomprehensible jargon are dull and easily forgotten. However, Jackson's use of polysyllabic and monosyllabic allows readers to deeply understand the content.
Because Jackson had personally travelled to Honduras and interviewed several activists, her goal of emphasizing the gravity of the situation is achieved. Jackson incorporates quotes like "[The President of Honduras] can return the money, but he can't bring back the dead" to emphasize the point: when will justice be delivered unto the abused people of Honduras.
Additionally, Jackson constructs the logical argument that sarcastically states, "money from the U.S. can build a soccer field or fund all the community centers we want, but when people are literally dying because of government corruption, suddenly the U.S. is adopting a hands-off approach?" Jackson's argument is that the U.S. chooses to involve itself in countries it financially exploits, yet refuses to do anything of value when abuse and corruption are brought to light. (I mean "liberty and justice for all" can't LITERALLY mean for all...)
Through diction, testimony, and logic, Jackson's prose delineates her purpose.