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Essay / Gender and Race - 624
Unit Test Language and Race1) In the black and white chapter, Bissinger uses taboo words to emphasize the theme and problem of the city. “Nigger, fucking Jesus Christ, and shit.” These are the words that are italicized in this passage. Obviously the N-word is used as an insult towards the black people in the community and shows that race is the biggest issue in this chapter. Then he uses Good Lord Jesus Christ because the community is predominantly Catholic, especially white people, they found it to be overruled and very offensive. “It bothered them, and frankly, they didn't know how an honest person could say such a thing, show such complete disrespect for the Lord. » (Friday Night Lights, by HG Bissinger) This is just one example of how people using the N-word had no idea that they were disrespecting not only Lantia Akins but every black person in the world. community. The N-word has multiple meanings, many people do not know its history and the true meaning it gives. It has such a deep meaning that the townspeople shouldn't say it so casually. “What was racist about calling them niggers when they were acting like that?” It was just the truth. (Friday Night Lights, by HG Bissinger) Bissinger added this at the end of the last paragraph to show how white people were so blinded by stereotypes of black people. Taboo language is used to gain public attention because it is something that should not be said. Overall it keeps things interesting and shows the effects of taboo words and theme. That is, everyone should be treated the same.2) Before that, Walter had lost all the money he wanted to put into the liquor store, this led to the scene with Beneatha and Mama. Love...... middle of paper ......e no worries of poverty and hunger. Pathos “How they will be able to find food and clothing for a hundred thousand useless mouths and backs. » (A modest proposal by Jonathan Swift) The word "useless" gives a negative connotation and this quote makes the audience quite sad because it just makes us think, why would this happen? Ethos “I profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that I have no personal interest in endeavoring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the public good of my country. » (A modest proposal from Jonathan Swift) He was from this country and he wants to bring a change and make people aware of the problem in this country. If the rich help the poor, they will have less worries. Works Cited A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry Friday Night Lights by HG Bissinger A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift