By Wyre Davies
BBC Middle East correspondent |
This column deals with the progression or the regression of the peace talks between Palestine and Israel. It also talks about the tension in Israel and the fight over this holy land, that almost very major religion has a stake in. While these features are prominent the main focus is on the people. Generally it focuses on how they really have no hope that these peace talks will work, and how violence will simply continue. This feeling seemed to be the general consensus for people of both countries. So Davies, the author of this column, sets out to find at least one person that is optimistic about the future of this nation state.
In the opening of the piece, Davies starts in first person as he beings to retell his trip to the Middle East. By recanting his story in first person he is making an attempt to draw the readers into the story. By reciting his story in first poem he begins to build is narrative voice for the reader, thus allowing them to feel more attached to this story. Davies is also quite descriptive when he describes the landscape of the Middle East as well as describing the people, yet another tool to draw the readers in. Davies focus on the feelings of these people, he portrays both sides of the story which makes it appeal to more people. The tone of the author is very strong in this piece he starts somewhat optimistic but then that optimism declines as he continues to tell his story. These tone change reflects the mood of the people he interviewed for this column. Overall the Davis tone is very strong and stable in its portrayal of him as a real person. While the tone is stable, the mood is not, but this changing mood only helps the author in this case. His fluctuating mood help engage the reader; it makes them wonder what emotion is going to pop up next. Although this shift in mood helps engage the reader it is also somewhat of a ‘downer’, but given the subject matter, the tone is appropriate. Luckily though Davis ended on a good note, one of optimist and hope, he had accomplished his goal. Overall this piece is very strong and well written, Davis uses tone and mood to convey the full meaning of the piece and thus creates a very moving column. As well written as it may be this piece is not suitable for an AP essay, only because it is in first person and not in the formal first. | |
Pass. Better analysis of rhetoric, especially with point of view and tone. Good analysis of meaning as well to bring the piece full circle.
ReplyDeletePass. Good analysis of tone and such aspects of the piece.
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