Rhetorical Analysis Of 'Black Lightning' By Greg Braxton

This article by Greg Braxton gives us his thoughts on the change that “Black Lightning”, will bring to the television universe by telling us that this show will focus on the problems that many African Americans are facing today. Braxton appeals to the rhetorical device of pathos and he appeals to the emotions of the audience by saying, “This is personal to me,” this essay will be him appealing to the audience about why this essay is important to him, and that this show will be a change to most who watch the CW network. This article tells of the story of Pierce an African American who wants to make a difference in his community by, “combatting racist cops and a violent gang,” and this show is bringing to the attention the issues that face many

This quote provided by Braxton is an example, “The show depicts an African American family trying to exist and survive in this world.” This quote tells of how even in a show they’re trying to survive to the next day, and this is the case for many African American families who live in dangerous cities today. Braxton appeals to the emotions of audience members that are facing this problem today, and that money is the root of all problems that determines a family’s socioeconomic status, and people with no money turn to

This quote by Williams that Braxton Mentions, “We offer the audience for those shows the things they like to see, and more. It might add another dimension to their palette.” This quote that Braxton mentions is him practically explaining that this show will get the audience members thinking about what’s important and will get people out of theirs seat doing activities that may improve their communities. Braxton makes a great point telling the audience that this quote by Williams is important and will make people believe it is by giving the audience another voice to hear