Rhetorical Analysis Of Goodwill Inc.

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In “Robert,” by The Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee a non-profit company, gives the audience a view of how Goodwill Inc. has helped families by the donation of others. Robert Guerard, is an older African-American disabled man with a disabled family. His circumstances has challenged his life, but when he thought hope was lost, that’s when Goodwill reconstructed his faith. With the donations of others unused items, he is able to obtain a job and provide for his family like everyones else. He is also able to spend quality time with his son and cherish each moment with him. The commercial uses many strategies to persuade the audience to donate and to Goodwill, through imagery, emotional vocabulary, and change the lives of others by renewing their hope. Imagery is an important factor in an advertisement to catch the audience attention on a visual spectrum. As the commercial begins, Robert and his family are headed to a local bowling alley. One of his imparities is his vision, which forces him to use a handle bar to stand up and guide hime to the floor area and …show more content…

As Robert speaks his sentences are short, clear, and have an emotional message. He says, “…Bowling is sharing time,” “…we make life what it is” “…Goodwill gives me a sense of pride.” These captivating phrases are direct from his heart. He is expressing the love he has for his family, and makes the audience understand, that family is an important factor of life. Robert makes the best out of his quality time, even if it's a simple game of bowling. Robert and his family have accepted his destiny and understands that there is no change. He knows that he is different but he makes the best out of it. Not letting his disability stop him. Robert expresses gratitude toward Goodwill, by calling it, “Pride.” Robert is giving life lessons to the viewer, to live and make the best out of

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