Analysis Of Dave Egger's Zeitoun

Abdulrahnam Zeitoun and his family’s experience with Hurricane Katrina is summarized and documented in the novel Zeitoun, by Dave Eggers. Throughout the events of the novel, the reader learns its purpose is to inform the audience of the shocking tragedy and burden the storm placed on the Zeitoun family. Rhetorical appeals, the Muslim religion, media, the government’s involvement in the city, and the audience the book was trying to reach all play important roles in the story of the storm that devastated all of New Orleans. Egger’s novel not only informs, it also entertains, explains, and exposes, as well as documenting the events of the storm and the Zeitoun family’s story.

The purpose of Egger’s novel is achieved thorough the use of style details, emotions, status of characters, and facts. Many of the small details made as big of an impact as the larger events and detail did. Kathy’s repetition of the idea that the family was not worried about the storm kept the idea fresh in audience’s mind. On more than one occasion Kathy made a point to say they always stayed in town during

The Muslim being an important part of the story attracted an audience of the Muslim faith. The family aspect was able to draw in many people, due to the fact that families are a huge part of this country. Lastly, it reached out to others who experienced hurricane Katrina as well. Dave Eggers reached other audiences as well; these are just a few of the larger ones. In a way, reaching such a diverse range of readers helped Eggers achieve his purpose. He was able to catch the attention of all these people and make them relate to what Zeitoun and his family went through by using the things the audience had in come with the Zeitouns. All of these audiences still share the same purpose from the novel when they become aware of Zeitoun’s story, how he was treated because of his faith, how it affected his family, and how it affected his life in New