Analysis

These are the elements that will help you analyze the article “End all immigration controls – they’re a sign we value money more than people” by Gary Younge. 

The rhetorical situation of the article is Younge’s desire to argue for the removal of borders. Younge’s article was published in The Guardian and mainly targets readers who could be interested in the idea of borders and free movement. 

The composition is typical for an article. The headline is phrased like an order or request and shows that the article is going to argue that immigration control is bad. 

The language or style of writing used by Younge is mainly formal. The author uses complex sentences and advanced terms to express his views.

Younge uses several rhetorical devices. For example, he relies on personal anecdotes which highlight his connection to the topic and strengthens his reliability. He also uses allusions to historical events or people in order to support his argument that border controls are bad and to describe a better future. 

Younge’s article mainly relies on pathos and ethos as forms of appeal. He appeals to pathos when he describes his dreams about immigration or when he talks about his family. He appeals to ethos when he talks about his experiences as a black man and when he addresses the historical background of Europe.

Younge uses several argumentative devices to express his views. He combines personal information with historical facts and indirectly connects border restrictions to racism. By doing so, Younge manages to show the damaging effects border restrictions can have on certain people.

You can find the full analysis of the article in the following pages. 

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