Intention

Loretta Ramkissoon’s main intention with her “Which Floor?” essay is to deconstruct the prejudice towards council estates and the people living in them. 

The essay is written in a way that makes readers empathize with Ramkissoon’s experience, especially when she mentions how the new modern buildings overshadow Braithwaite Tower. In this way, the use of pathos helps Ramkissoon paint a moving picture of the people living in Braithwaite Tower, which is in contrast to how some people might perceive those living in council estates.

Ramkissoon also talks about her life in Braithwaite Tower with passion and admits that, in contrast with the past, she is proud to be a part of the Braithwaite community. Moreover, she highlights the fact that the people who live there are a rather close-knit group by talking about them sharin...