There is currently a high poverty rate in Brazil, creating very poor
living conditions and few options for its youth. Recently, a program was
founded that strives to improve upon these issues through music. Students are
given violins and free, intensive music lessons once a week. The program’s aim
is not only to seek raw talent but also to show the students that they can
contribute something to the world. The article was written by Shasta
Darlington, an international correspondent for CNN and head of its Brazil
branch. Recent surveys suggest that 11 million Brazilians live in favelas with
extremely poor living conditions. Musical programs such as this one mean a lot
to people who have so little. The article was written to portray the harsh
realities of these students and to instill hope for the future. Darlington most
likely wrote this article to readers of CNN who are interested in international
relations as well as community service.
There are multiple appeals to pathos, most of them attempting to portray
the importance and necessity of this program. The most resonating example appears
as the last few sentence of the article. "I play
with all my heart," she says, breaking down in tears. "If it weren't
for music, I'd be a drug addict or a prostitute or out robbing. Because that's
the reality here." Anecdotes are also frequently used. Darlington includes
quotes and mini-stories of successful people who grew up in the slums of
Brazil. After reading the article I feel it was rather effective. Shasta creates
a very clear and concise composition that does a great job of both appealing to
and engaging with the reader.
To see more: http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/25/world/cnnheroes-brazil-slum-music/index.html?hpt=wo_t4
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