I really like the idea of this assignment which is why whatever I choose to write my paper about, I really want to be a thorough, strong piece of media. Although I am still giving this assignment much thought, I think I am going to choose a scene from one of my favorite television shows, “The Vampire Diaries”. I want to explain the background of the show to readers who may not be familiar with it yet, and also give a deep analysis of what is occurring in the minds and hearts of each of the characters involved in the scene. This is going to be a challenging assignment for me because the scene involves intimacy, and that is a part of life I have no experience with, nor have I ever written about. This particular scene goes much deeper than the love making that takes place. There is an underlying plot that makes viewers think deeper and really get to be apart of the characters lives, feelings and emotions.
This television clip depicts a great deal emotional rhetorical appeals because it has to do with two characters in the story discovering their love for one another. Also, it appeals to pathos, because there are several massive conflicts that arise with these two characters falling in love. The major conflict is that Stephan, the male character, is a vampire and is physically much stronger than Elena, his lover. Without getting into too much detail, there is quite a bit to write about a far as emotion goes for this scene from “The Vampire Diaries.”
This piece from the show also appeals to the “ethos” part of the rhetorical triangle because it brings up the argument of whether these two “young” people should be getting so involved with each other or not. The show itself suggests that it is okay for people in high school to have sex because it happened in several episodes between quite a few different characters. The reason this is a problem dealing with ethics is because it goes against our culture and the way society feels about young people expressing their love for each other. Both “pathos” and “ethos” have very strong appeals from this clip. I plan on giving a large explanation of how those relate to these parts of the rhetorical triangle.
This paper will be fairly easy as far as content goes because I like the piece of media I have chosen. However, I think it is going to be difficult to reach the length requirement. I am still having a hard time with that part of my writing but hopefully after all of this practice it will not be to hard. I also am worried I may procrastinate and not be able to give this assignment my undivided attention, which was my original plan. I want it to be the best paper I can produce I am just worried I will put it off and find myself rushing to get it done. Hopefully, I can get started on it soon so that does not happen.
Sounds great. I've never seen the show, so I'll be happy to read about it. I'd suggest making an outline of points you want to make, after watching the scene numerous times. That will help keep you organized, and give you an idea of how much space each point will take up in your paper. Also, I would recommend avoiding too much background info. You're not summarizing, you're making a rhetorical argument. I'd stick with about a page of backstory, at most. Maybe 1.5 pages at most. You'll have to feel it out for yourself.
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