For my rhetorical analysis of a primary text I chose a computer animated image of Tiger Woods with a Nike swoosh as his smile. This can be viewed as a very loaded argument and most likely one that the people at Nike or Tigers Woods does not agree with. This argues that Tiger Woods is happy because of his big Nike contract and the money that he makes off of Nike. In doing further research of this image I found that this was an image made by a blogger who did not agree with the fact that Nike is using Tiger's stardom to lure people to a dinner that has not gotten a lot of coverage in the past. I understand that Nike is advertising their star but I do not agree with this blogger who says that Tiger is only there to attract. Tiger Woods is a role model to children, Nike should be allowed to use him to attract attention. Going back to Tiger's smile, I believe that this blogger is making the argument that Tiger is only smiling and acting happy because he has to be. I believe that this is a valid argument except for the fact that it is simply a computer animated image, it is a fictional image. This image does not reflect the true views of Tiger Woods or of Nike. From a rhetorical standpoint with ethos, pathos, and logos in mind, I think this image is a pretty good argument. Ethically, this appeals to the ethos because people would question that Tiger is involved with Nike for the money, not for the fact that Nike is an organization of charitable giving. Logically, this image argues that Tiger Woods is only thinking about the money. It is arguing that Tiger cares more about the money than what the company of Nike actually does. I believe that this is a semi-effective argument because it does bring up the point that some pro athletes do only care about the money and consequently, it affects their performance. I do not agree with this argument but I do respect it in the sense that it is attempting to bring up issues in pro athletics.
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Will-
ReplyDeleteThis was a really good posting! I hadn't thought about that side of the argument having to do with pro athletes only caring about the money. It is definitely a problem that needs to be addressed in the sports world. I do agree with you that Tiger is not in it strictly for the money (although it is a perk!) and that the money is not the thing that makes him happy and love the game. Overall this was a good posting!
Jenna
Good post,
ReplyDeleteYou have done a great job picking apart the meaning of this picture. I think it was a wise idea to research more about the picture because once we know who the author is it seems more clear as to why the picture is the way it is. I agree with you that tiger is a role model and does what he loves not because of the money it is sad and true that there are athletes who do it just for the fame. I am glad you acknowledged that and pointed it out too. I liked your ideas.