Sarah McLachlan Essays

  • ASPCA Commercials

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    thing remains the same on each platform, commercials. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) commercial, without fail, has the power to depress people in less than two minutes. As the haunting tone of “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan begins to play, many viewers decide to change the channel, mute the TV, or even do other tasks away from the TV to avoid feeling guilty as the images of the mistreated animals flash across the screen. This heartwrenching commercial raises awareness

  • A Rhetorical Analysis Essay On The 2014 Chevy

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    The 2014 Chevy commercial is filled with pathos. This commercial is about a girl and her dog, Maddie. The commercial starts with Maddie and her owner at the vet’s office. As the commercial goes on we see how Maddie ended up with her owner and the life they had together. The Chevy commercial connects with viewers emotionally by utilizing nostalgia, the constant presence of Maddie in the woman’s life, and the sadness of the impending death of Maddie. The very first trigger that is in the commercial

  • aspca

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    What do the following have in common? Dedication, commitment, raising awareness, fund-raising, and life saving programs? That's right! The ASPCA! This organization stands for American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. They have accomplished all of the above and much more. From providing millions of animals with adequate shelter, and the proper care they deserve, the ASPCA is a charitable organization that positively impacts the nation. People can only imagine the horror of having

  • ASPCA Advertisement Analysis

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    is hard to forget about. Sarah McLachlan, the speaker in the advertisement, said herself: “I have to say it was brutal doing those ads…I can’t watch them-it kills me” (Marquina). She is not alone in feeling this way; many viewers find the advertisement to be too heart-wrenching. Even if the commercial overwhelms these viewers, it still is successful in evoking their sympathy and lingering in their

  • The Effectiveness of ASPCA's Commercial

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    have never seen the video it has a very sad and morose tone to it. The commercial begins with showing pictures and videos of suffering animals with the song “Angel” playing in the background. While this is going on the narrator of the commercial (Sarah McLachlen) is softly talking about the suffering and abuse that these unfortunate animals go through. Through many different rhetorical techniques the viewers are many times brought to tears after watching this commercial. When thinking of pieces of

  • Stop Animal Cruelty

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    A sad puppy pops across the screen followed by the words “No Food, No Shelter, No Love”. This heartbreaking visual has you filled with guilt, and then you click on donate. I am talking about the advertisements made by the America Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The ASPCA is a non-profit organization with a mission of ending animal cruelty (“The History of the ASPCA”, ASPCA). The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals effectively promotes an end to animal cruelty

  • ASPCA Rhetorical Analysis

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    When watching TV, sad shows and commercials aren't most people's cup of tea, yet many animal organizations use this rhetorical element for advertising. Two of the most famous organizations that use this strategy are the ASPCA and PETA.The most popular ASPCA commercial is one that is normally accompanied by sad video clips and music which, immediately makes most individual's eyes sweat. This is because no one in their right mind likes to see an animal being abused or neglected. On the other had PETA's

  • A Rhetorical Analysis Of A Budweiser Commercial

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    It all starts with the phrase “your friends are counting on you.” Opening on a cute yellow Labrador retriever as a puppy, being carried home by his new owner. Immediately the audience notices the adorable puppy eyes and wet nose and people began falling for it. We follow it through its journey and adventure of every new little puppy and his owner, or best friend we should say. From the commercial we see the owner and puppy start to establish an unbreakable bond. We watch the owner take the puppy

  • Sarah Grimke and Frederick Douglass

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    When I mention the names Sarah Grimke and Frederick Douglass what comes to mind? Abolitionists? Equal rights activists? Of course, these two individuals are making great strives to fight for what they believe in. The sad thing about it is that we don’t have enough people with the likes of these two. England abolished slavery in 1834 so how long will we go on with this inhumane cruelty toward people. Our country is in a state of denial and if we don’t wake up soon, we will all pay the price. I’m going

  • Sarah Jeannette Duncan’s A Mother in India

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    Sarah Jeannette Duncan’s A Mother in India Patriarchal Victorian Men Create Monstrous Victorian Women 706 Words A Mother in India, as a story depends on the facade of appearance and the reality of emotional abandonment within a male dominated & Victorian society. Duncan’s point is that Victorian men create monstrous Victorian women. Relationships of any emotional worth are rendered impossible between Helena and her daughter Cecily because of a life long separation imposed by the father. It is

  • The Life of Beauty Mogul Madam C.J Walker

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    The Life of Beauty Mogul Madam C.J Walker I got my start by giving myself a start. -Madam C.J. Walker Madame C. J. Walker, named Sarah Breedlove at birth, was born December 23, 1867, in Delta, Louisiana, to Owen and Minerva Breedlove, both of whom were emancipated (freed) slaves and worked on a cotton plantation. At the age of six Sarah's parents died after the area was struck by yellow fever, a deadly disease oftentimes spread by mosquitoes. The young girl then moved to Vicksburg to live with

  • Story on Acne

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    Acne, A Teen Epidemic Sarah walked into the Doctors office. She was just turning 15, and had long black hair, with bright green eyes. She was so pretty, except she had acne. People at school would laugh and make fun of her, just because she had pimples. “Sarah McMahon’s here for her appointment,” Sarah’s mother told the receptionist. Sarah went and sat down in the waiting room. There were little children running around, playing with toys. Sarah missed those day’s. No one made fun of her for her

  • Conflict in the Short Story Weekend

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    does care what is going on with George and Sarah and all of the other girls he brings home. That even though she does not show it or talk about it out loud. That she deeply cares what is going on and does not appreciate how George is acting in front of her. The fact that the story is told through the eyes of Lenore also leaves the reader to wonder what is really going on between George and Sarah behind the scenes. For instance when George and Sarah go on a walk, we have no idea what went on during

  • Harsh Criticisms Of Hagar

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    Hagar is the woman some commentators think treated Sarai with disdain, while others view her as the victim of Abram and Sarai’s impatience and disobedience to God. In this paper I will review each commentators thought on Hagar in Genesis 16, and my opinion on their observations. This paper will be broken into four sections: Harsh criticisms of Hagar, Hagar as the victim, unbiased of Hagar, three different points of view, and the conclusion. Hagar is a maidservant, and therefore is only supposed

  • Friendship - A Bond of Love and Hate

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    Friendship - A Bond of Love and Hate Sarah and I had a fight about two weeks ago. We hadn’t fought in a while so we were due for a battle. Sarah complained that a girl at my party was “talking about her,” and, obviously, if I was a real friend, I should have kicked her out. Funny thing is I wouldn’t have kicked the girl out even if I had known that she was talking about Sarah. This, in turn, caused Sarah to tell that she hated me and never wanted to speak to me again. And, before you know it

  • Comparing the Film and Novel Versions of Sam Hanna Bell’s December Bride

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    months apart, this writer found herself to still be somewhat bewildered by a few of the events portrayed. The novel clears the Irish fog swirling around those events creating a much more solidly constructed story. In addition, the characters of Sarah and Frank are developed to a much deeper level. The great leap in years that occurs at the end of the movie is shortened in the novel and in consequence, the story flows more smoothly. Perhaps December Bride would have faired better as a TV mini-series

  • Sarah, the Evil Mistress

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    Sarah, the Evil Mistress Although Hagar flaunts her pregnancy with Abraham in the face of Sarah who is barren, Sarah is ultimately responsible for generating trouble in Abraham’s household. Through Sarah’s decision to give Hagar to Abraham, Sarah’s jealousy and anger towards Hagar’s reaction to conception, and also Sarah’s harsh treatment of Hagar, we are able to understand why Sarah is truly the one accountable for the negative circumstances throughout her relationship with Hagar. Initially

  • Comparison Between Merchant of Venice and The Bible

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    SHYLOCK: What says that fool of Hagar's offspring, ha? The Biblical Story Genesis 16: 1-16 1 Now Sarai Abram�s wife bare him no children, and she had a maid an Egyptian, Hagar by name. 2 And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the Lord hath restrained me from child bearing. I pray thee go in unto my maid: it may be that I shall receive a child by her. And Abram obeyed the voice of Sarai. 3 Then Sarai Abram�s wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had dwelled ten years in the land

  • Patricia MacLachlan's Life Reflected in Sarah, Plain, and Tall

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    Patricia MacLachlan's Life Reflected in Sarah, Plain, and Tall Beyond MacLachlan's basic interest in creating a good children's novel in Sarah, Plain, and Tall, she also has a very personal investment in connecting her story and its characters with the many facets of her personal experiences: family, her beliefs, and her biography. It seems odd that an only child, from an intact family, would have the insight to write so detailed about the feelings of loss and a blended family. When asked

  • Realism in Patricia MacLachlan’s Sarah, Plain and Tall

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    Realism in Patricia MacLachlan’s Sarah, Plain and Tall A book that has a clear understanding of what is “real” is often thought to be a quality book. Although what is thought to be “real” is different for everyone, for me it is how easily I am able to relate to the characters in the book. If I can sympathize and understand what they are going through on an emotional level and can put myself in their shoes, I am more apt to enjoy the story. Narrative style and structure play a very important