Author's use of his story and intentions

In the following section, we will give you some suggestions and points to consider when you analyse Elliot Haworth’s article “Look at those lugholes!”. We will focus mainly on how Haworth uses his story and on his intentions when writing the article.…

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Opinion article

First of all, consider that “Look at those lugholes!” is an opinion article. An opinion piece is an article, published in a newspaper or magazine, which mainly reflects the author's opinion on the subject. Consequently, we see the author using "I" and "you" to emphasize that the material is a subjective view and to engage the readers:  “That…

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Target audience

Consider how the target audience of the article might have determined the author to choose a personal story. Who is the target audience? Is it composed of readers of a small-town newspaper, a technical journal, a national newspaper, an independent activist press, etc.?

You could also think about how using his …

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Haworth's intentions

Lastly, think about what were Haworth’s intentions when writing the article. Is it only to encourage young people to be themselves, even if it means shocking others?

"This week at the Telegraph has given me the confidence and determination to see past my own appearance and focus on my capabilities, because ultimately a person’s appearance has little affect on their mind-set an…