In conjunction with anecdote and a logical appeal, to be effective in their purpose of inspiring hope to young individuals, Savage and Vaid make use of an optimistic tone. Dan Savage drew his inspiration form two young boys that committed suicide due to bullying as a result of their perceived sexuality. Despite Savage’s inspiration being drawn from a morbid place, he employs an optimistic tone to inspire hope in others. “My heart breaks for the pain and torment you went through, Billy Lucas. I wish I could have told you that things get better” (Savage 407). This heartbreaking quotation is the antithesis of the It Gets Better Project as well as the ability to draw hope from a morbid situation. Savage inspires hope in others by employing an optimistic
