In a public, people share common ideologies among themselves. These ideologies are similar among individuals, but not identical for each individual. Furthermore, listening to people’s inside viewpoint clarifies what their public is. In contrast, outside viewpoints also helps clarify a public by providing different perspectives. Austin, Texas is known for a range of different reasons including the Capital, Activism, Culture, Music, and more. Yet, in general, Austin is a geographical city in Texas. What makes the Austin, Texas unique is its residents or Austinites. Austin’s diverse ideologies makes the public of Austin a world of its own.
What seems to be odd, different, and just plainly eccentric is accepted among the Austin public. Austin a city, in which according to New York Times, is “eccentricity is nothing,” was the home of Albert Leslie Cochran, or Leslie. He would walk around wearing cheerleading uniform, a tutu or a simple thong, accessorized with a feather a boa or tiara. Unfortunately, Austin will not be the same after losing Leslie, an eccentric Austinite.
In the Austin community, Leslie was and remains popular. Leslie was a sixty year old homeless, bearded man who cross-dressed outfits (The New York Times). Although Leslie was different, Austin residents would not outcast him. Leslie openness to help captivated Austin residents. Valerie Romness who was interviewed expressed, “He would change your flat tire while all the men in their suits were walking by.” Leslie would also charmed Austin residents into buying him a beer. With Leslie’s considerate actions and unique character, one can see why he was loved by members of the Austin community.
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As the Civil Rights movement continued to grow, it provided more inspiration and made it possible for increasi...
Recently you have received a letter from Martin Luther King Jr. entitled “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” In Dr. King’s letter he illustrates the motives and reasoning for the extremist action of the Civil Rights movement throughout the 1960’s. In the course of Dr. King’s letter to you, he uses rhetorical questioning and logistical reasoning, imagery and metaphors, and many other rhetorical devices to broaden your perspectives. I am writing this analysis in hopes you might reconsider the current stance you have taken up regarding the issues at hand.
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