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The US is ripping immigrants' families apart. That's torture -…
The US is ripping immigrants' families apart. That's torture
Tone and Mood
Mood - Plaintive
Tone - the author is an American parent and is able to empathise with the parents by being able to place themselves in the perspective of the parents.
Informal Tone - Highly opinionated
Negative connotation for the most part
Audience and Purpose
Feminist Author
Writing for The Guardian - Large platform
The Guardian has a very large readership
A call for action towards Americans
Informative for a global audience
Published in 2018 - People were criminally prosecuted for crossing borders and families were deported.
Informs the audience about immigration in the US, how this immigration is affecting families. States the writer's opinion on immigration and its impacts.
Is completely against the concept of immigration in the United States due to the way it is executed.
Content and Theme
Separation of families due to the US government and the immigration policies.
Speaks of the atrocious immigration policies and how they're impacting families, specifically, children.
Theme is along the lines of - Impacts of the United States's immigration policies on innocent families, specifically, the children.
Tries to promote any form of action. Wants Americans to do their all to help these immigrants.
Stylistic Devices
Pathos - Uses the relationship the audience establishes to make them empathise with the immigrants.
Plain Folks - Shows that the immigrant families are still families, leading to a lot in common, therefore, creating a bond with the audience.
Structure
Starts with a strong hook to make sure the audience continues reading the entire column.
Ends the column with a very strong statement, will leave the audience thinking at the end.
The image contributes to the emotional appeal. Additionally, it serves as evidence for the situation.