"Forgive Them, Father" - Jeff Turrentine
Rhetorical Strategies
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Rhetorical Situation
Cultural Values/Ideology
Author - Jim Turrentine
Audience
Context
Message/Purpose
20 years of Experience
Self-Titled: Senior Editor for Digital & Print, Writer & Critic of Top National Publications, Producer of Clean, Tailored Content
Lives in New York
Works at: On Earth (an environmental newsource) and Previously: Architectural Digest, The Washington Post, and Hemispheres
Education: Went to University of Texas at Austin
Pope's encyclical had been released, but the speeches on the same topic were in a few months time at when the article was published.
Pope Francis writes an encyclical which highlights climate change.
The general public reaction was a great mixture of support, confusion, and anger.
Due to OnEarth being an environmental news source, the audience is likely in support of climate change activism and research and is aware of the conflict being Conservatives and Liberals
Liberal
OnEarth is not a major news source (although it is award winning), so the audience likely knowledgeable has read other articles from this source before.
Discussion on the possible impact of the Pope's speech.
Analysis on why there is a divide between the Conservative and Liberal population of the US.
Catholicism
Conservative
Liberal
Human impact on the environment & climate change.
Because the Pope is at the center of this issue, the beliefs and morals of Catholics and other related religions have to decide whether or not they agree with the Pope.
Generally environmental support comes from the Liberal voices. Turrentine discusses why this divide has occurred (Us vs. Them).
This often ties into Catholicism and those that are against climate change. They are also on the side of confusion and conflict regarding the Pope's words.
Credible Sources: Cardinal Peter, Steven Webster, Alan Abramowitz, Erza Klein, the Public Religion Institute, and the Heartland Institute
Factual Information and lots of links to other credible sources for more context.
Quotations
He writes in an analytical rather than argumentative tone, which adds to his credibility in the eyes of the audience.
Humor
Informal Tone mainly while writing the humorous statements. Otherwise he keeps the tone focused on analysis, but manages to keep the jargon to a minimum.
He appeals directly to the audience and addresses their moral and ethical qualms about the situation.
He analyzes how Pope connecting protecting the environment and religion and ethics is his strongest rhetorical strategy.
The article is focused on presenting the possible future via logic to persuade the audience.