Mark Twain - Ethos, Logos, Pathos

During Thursday's class period, I was paired with Angela Amormino to analyze the persuasive features of a picture of Mark Twain. It was a black and white picture of him working at a desk. In the category of ethos, Mark looked very sophisticated, as he is well-dressed in a white suit. His appearance gives the impression that he is competent. Mark Twain is highly revered in the literary world, as many if his books are best sellers. Therefore, the logical appeal is that he is intelligent, and must be reliable. In addition, he has many books on his table, implying that hes has done research for his new project. He looks diligent at work at his desk. The emotional appeal was his small cabin/house appears to be quaint and down to earth. He fits the stereotype for authors, writing alone in a secluded area. The place is messy, making him appear more human, thus being easier to relate to.