Friday, September 7, 2012

Ethos/Pathos/Logos: Pride and Prejudice Mr. Collin's Proposal

Ethos/Pathos/Logos:

After analyzing Mr. Collins Proposal found in the movie Pride and Prejudice, there are many examples of ethos, pathos and logos found within his speech. 

Ethos: 
1 -  The first example of ethos is when Mr. Collins mentions his connection and attachment to the de Bourgh family. By mentioning this, he is trying to establish credibility for himself saying that he has a connection to Elizabeth's family.
2 - Another example is when Mr. Collins says that Lady Catherine de Bourgh told him to find a proper and genuine wife. By saying this, he is declaring credibility for himself and bringing Lady Catherine in as a reason for asking Elizabeth to marry her. 
3 - The last example of ethos I found was after Elizabeth first rejects Mr. Collin's proposal. Mr. Collin's says "I am by no means discouraged. Indeed not. I understand that young ladies often reject the addresses of the man they mean to accept, when he first applies for their favor, and therefore I shall hope, my dear cousin, to lead you to the altar before long." He completely read her rejection wrong.

Pathos:
1 - Throughout Mr. Collins proposal, he uses a great deal of compliments to try and persuade Elizabeth to marry him. The first compliment he says is found in the first few sentences of the speech. He said, "your modesty adds to your other perfections." Giving compliments is an example of pathos. 
2 - The second example of pathos I found was in Mr. Collins reasons for marrying Elizabeth. He says that by marrying her, it will "add very greatly to my happiness." By saying this, he is trying to appeal to her emotions and make her feel the same way he does.
3 - The final example of pathos is when Mr. Collin's comes out very directly and says "I singled you out as the companion of my future life" This is pathos because it automatically makes Elizabeth feel something inside that kind of shocking at the moment but something that a girl always wants to hear sometime in her life. It catches her attention right away.

Logos: 
1 - One example of Logos is found in Mr. Collins reasons for marrying Elizabeth. He says that "every clergyman should set the example of matrimony in his parish." By saying this, he is using his knowledge and logic to give an argument that will persuade Elizabeth's decision. 
2 - Another example of Logos found within this speech is when Mr. Collin's mentions that marrying Elizabeth is "best" for him. He is stating a clear fact that in turn will hopefully persuade Elizabeth's decision.
3 - The third example of Logos found in Mr. Collin's proposal is when he says that he will inherit all of Elizabeth's father's estate. And because of this, it is only fair that he choose a wife among his daughters. By saying this, he is again stating a logical argument that pertains to Elizabeth's life. 


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