Intention

The article “The New Nomads: Living Full-Time on the Road” by Jessica Bruder has two main intentions. First, Bruder intends is to inform readers about the new nomads in America and about their needs and motivations. Secondly, Bruder intends to persuade readers to make a change in order to prevent an economic disaster in America.

Indhold

Informing readers about the new nomad lifestyle
Persuading readers that the US needs to make changes
Assessment: Does the sender succeed?

Informing readers about the new nomad lifestyle

The article’s main intention is to inform readers of the new nomads in America. At first, Bruder informs readers of the different social categories that have a nomadic lifestyle (ll. 1-7). Bruder also informs readers about the reasons behind the new nomads’ lifestyle, such as financial difficulties caused by wage gaps and income inequality.

Then, Bruder informs readers of the wage gap and income inequality in America through data and statistical evid...