Friday, October 6, 2017
Appeal to Logos in "White Rabbit"
It is rather difficult to analyze the logos within a trip-induced metaphor based on Alice in Wonderland and supporting drug use. But the "logic" described in "White Rabbit" involves trying to prove to the audience that drugs make you feel surreal and happy and that what your parents say is inhibiting you. Jefferson Airplane uses the events from Alice in Wonderland to describe what being on a high is like. The main credibility that Jefferson Airplane has is that they were open and heavy drug users. Because of this, the audience believes that if this highly popular and influential band says this is what being high is like, then they must be right. Also, in one of the first lines of the song, the band writes that the pills "mother gives you don't do anything at all". The highly respected and enjoyed band denounced the actions of the overprotective parents, reinforcing their popular message among the primarily teenage audience. Although the band doesn't actually utilize facts or evidence in "White Rabbit" to support their argument for drug use, they establish credibility through their own drug use and experiences.
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Great points, Jake! I like that you point out specific textual evidence that shows a logical appeal. Is there more like this?
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You did very well in explaining the lyrics used in the song with great textual evidence. I also liked how you explained how even though the song does not include facts of drugs, the artists were able to include ethos to convey their argument about drugs.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the fact that you took the time to find the textual evidence to support your claim. Though there is no hard reasoning to support this song’s message, I believe that the band was successful in getting their point across. They have established their credibility with their audience through their bold proclamation of being avid drug users. Since this connection was formed, whatever they say could be considered “valid” by their audience since that bond of trust had been formed.
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