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English Analysis - Marie Dorigny

Marie Dorigny published an article titled, ‘Goal: Ending Child Labor’. She puts her forward her contention that she wants the campaign to stop the mistreatment of kids and to stop child-labor abuse. She pinpoints her view on the issue of child labor that exists in two-thirds of the world’s nations. The tone used in the beginning of the article is one of sympathy and seriousness; it then shifts to a supportive and emotional tone. This article is aimed at young children who are doing hard labor work, government officials and worldwide organizations who are willing to help stop it all and get positive results in the end.  

Appeal to sense of justice is a persuasive technique, which is used in this article. It is located under the sub-heading A U.S Problem Too, Dorigny writes, ‘In 1983 a federal law was passed that set child-labor guidelines, limiting work hours for kids and requiring safe conditions.’ By using this persuasive technique it enables readers to play on the belief that we all have the right to be treated fairly and that the readers of this article should strive for just outcomes in the end. The writer also appeals to fear and insecurity of close to 1 million kids in the U.S work for farmers from sunup till sundown, who harvest and haul and work near dangerous machinery or in other hazardous conditions. This suggests that the children’s safety; security and freedom are very well at risk. The technique persuades and pressures the articles readers to feel that solutions are needed urgently so they should agree with the proposals. Also persuades the readers to believe that the writer has their best interests at heart by wanting to protect them.

Using an anecdote finishes off the article. She uses Aghan’s short story to make readers feel sympathetic and receptive to the point to respond emotionally. As the child talks about being kidnapped from home and being sold to a carpet maker, she’s expecting her readers to take notice and accept information...



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