Out of all the bullet points listed for "Message and Purpose" on page 181, which two or three seem most relevant to the goals of your text's author/s? Why?
- The bullet points that seemed most relevant to the goals of my author were the ones about persuading an audience of something and trying to move the readers to feel a certain way. Murphy's main purpose for creating the documentary was to create a ruckus out of his audience. He wanted them to be outraged by how the government was addressing climate change, and to take a stand against it. He felt that aerosol spraying is not what this country or the world needs, and wanted others to feel the same.
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Which bullet points do NOT seem relevant to the goals of your text's author/s? Why not?
- The bullet points that seemed the least relevant to the goals of my author were the ones pertaining to reflecting on a topic or responding to a particular occasion. Although Murphy is technically reflecting on the discussions brought up at a science convention, it is not his main focus. He is looking to invoke a response out of his audience and to get them to participate. His research and emotional appeals stems from the initial event, but that's about it.
Are there nuances and layers to the message the author(s)/speaker(s) is/are trying to get across? If so, what are they? If not, why not?
- There are very subtle nuances and layers present in Murphy's message. Throughout the documentary he mentions that the American government is working for the national government, and that they are "doing it for the people". These messages seem to subtly imply that the government is in cahoots with the national government and that they are aiming to reduce the global population to better their lives.
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