Visual Rhetoric

This image shows the arrival of people from Europe to America. The American Indians in this photo who were the early inhabitants of this Country are seen meeting this family on the shore and requesting proof of identification. From the history we know that when Europeans arrived to the Americas, they displaced the Indians and took their lands; yet, the government feels that it is their duty and responsibility to seek after and deport men and women who were not born in this Country.

Phatos in this picture is tied to an ironic feeling. Do we have the moral justice to deport undocumented immigrants when Europeans, who are the direct discendents of American people today, did disperse and kill the original habitants of this Country and treat them as outsiders?

The logos in this picture is boldly stated. The written test appeals to our sense of reasoning. Does make sense expect the deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants when millions of European made their home in this country without asking anyones permission.

The Ethos in this picture is definetly credible. History has showed us exactly what happened.

The Mythos in this picture appeals to our sense of believe in shared human values. Being part of a Spanish community here in Richmond, I have seen discrimination against undocumented immigrants. Was it right for our discendants from Europe to take ownership, to disperse and kill but it is not right for the members of our human family to enjoy the same privileges and opportunities we are so abountantly blessed with?

Illegality issues. 

December 19, 2010

from Google Images, http//cartoonstock.com

This picture is a marching manifestation of anti-illegal immigrants. The flag is shown as a symbol of citizenship belonging only to the legal inhabitants of the U.S. The sense of anymosity depicted in the face of the woman centering the image shows how strongly she feels about the issue.

Mythos is a term meaning to engage community. I feel these images encourage the readers who are interested in immigration issues to consider or reconsider their position in regards to immigration issues.

The pathos in this image strongly captures the anymosity of the emotion expressed through the marching, shouting and display of images.

The Logo in this picture is also boldy stated. The written boards are a clear statements that appeal to our sense of reasoning on the cause of anti immigrant laws.

The Ethos in this image make a valid statement that cannot be misinterpreted. It appeals to our sense of trust and credibility. 

The Mythos in this image strongly appeals to our sense of patriotism. The flag, and for which it stands for, clearly affirm the right these people feel they have to march and shout for what they believe is right, or illegal.