In the article Black Men and Public Space by Brent Staples, the author is writing to persuade the reader that he is not a stereotype, he is a human being. He uses the ethos rhetoric to convey the central idea that he is treated unfairly because of stereotypes. What this means is that the reader relies on the writter's character and attempts to gain the audience's respect or recognition of shared values. the author is trying to gain empathy from the reader as he shares unjust events.
The author has become used to the fear and behavior of others around
