Numerous Americans believe that the biggest threats America is facing are “porous borders and external threats”; however, Gregory Rodriguez, the author of “The American Dream: Is it slipping away?” disagrees. Throughout the article, he argues that America’s sense of security and identity comes from within - in the form of the American Dream, which people are moving away from. With his appeals to pathos and logos, in addition to the usage of metaphors, he successfully argues for the rejuvenation of the American Dream.
One of Rodriguez’s most effective arguments for methods to revitalize the importance of the American Dream is his appeal to pathos. By saying “It’s the belief that our kids will have a better chance in life than we do,” he evokes
