From what I can construe from my observations, the gardens hold a variety of argument types, but the appeals are quite clear.
There is pathos in the sense that the botanic gardens are there for spreading education and love for nature, therefore expressing the importance of conservation. This is seen through the layout and beauty as well as the information that is posted about explaining the important of conserving nature. I think there could be slight pathos in the fact that they are reaching out to kid's as well with a variety of activities, proving their mission, "Enriching people's lives through environmental stewardship and education".
Furthermore, this can be carried through to ethos, where ethical appeals are integratingly being made by emphasizing a friendship and knowledge of nature. Then, the ethos of the place is clear in the fact that they exist for this purpose of nature conservation (and in the fact they focus on teaching kids so much as well). This could proven by the fact that the gardens are free (except the conservatory and Japanese garden, which are $3). Therefore, no misinterpreted ethical appeal exists, logically. And that brings us to logos, where that is logic in itself, while logos is further being expressed as well. There are signs everywhere, teaching about the environment with facts and information, and guiding its visitors to a more environmentally oriented state of mind.
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17 years ago
Elora-
ReplyDeleteI also picked a natural area for my topic and I have found that it is alot harder than others. You have alot of stuff to develop and I think that you are off to a good start so far. I have always thought it was interesting that there was a restaurant there and that the gardens close when it gets dark. I don't know if that helps, but hopefully it does. Good luck and I look forward to reading your paper.
Tripp
elora,
ReplyDeletei think it is very interesting that you are doing the botanical gardens. I have been there numerous times for different functions but have never experienced the pathos appeal that you spoke of. I also think it is very neat that you are focussing, atleast with the logos part, on the education that the gardens provide! i think youre off to a great start!
Elora,
ReplyDeleteI have been to the botanical gardens many times and have always enjoyed the flowers and plants, but never have I payed attention to the ethical appeal the garden has. I like how you focused on the fact that they do have signs next to the plants to tell you what the plants are called. I overall really like your attention to detail! Good luck on your paper!!!