rhetorical analysis

John Waggett

Mrs. Mikhaylova

English 102

9/13/2011

Rhetorical Analysis

            I chose to analyze a writing by Alice Walters called “A Healthy Constitution” in which Cooper shows her disdain towards processed and fast food. She believes that people, especially kids, so not be so prone to this at a young age. Kids, however, that are introduced to her Chez Panisse Foundation are more likely to become healthier and further themselves in the process of growing up. They will become a better steward to society and more responsible. Walter uses both ethos and pathos when writing this piece to grasp the reader. She tries to appeal to the parents of kids who want to teach them how to grow and sustain healthy eating habits, and ethically she wants to show that growing your own food is also more productive for society and all who depend on the hard workers of America to make this country great. Walter cleverly starts with a more narrow focus when concentrating on kids needing healthier food at school, and then proceeds to broaden her to society as a whole. This is an effective strategy because it usually helps the reader understand the primary purpose of the author’s writings, and her intentions for writing this. She also is trying to promote her own opinion which she cannot be blamed for doing because her theory or beliefs could seriously help out America due to the fact that we are the country with the highest obesity rate.