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A Rhetorical Analysis Of The Real New York Giants By Rick Reilly

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In the article “The Real New York Giants”, Rick Reilly expresses the immense loss that came with the tragic events of 9/11. He disguises his article as a typical sports paper and uses the title to attract football fans. As his article progresses, it becomes apparent that he is referring to the firefighters from the New York Fire Department as football players who attempted to rescue each other. His tone conveys the sullen fact that they were ultimately unsuccessful in rescuing all the men who were a part of their crew. However, the aftermath of the events allowed the grieving friends and families to heal together and persist through the hardship. With the use of tone, anecdotes, and the appeal to emotions, Reilly projects the ability to lead …show more content…

In paragraph 3, after mentioning that despite the team having a severe cough from continually looking through the smoke and being surrounded by the “microscopic remains of their fallen comrades”, by the means of tradition “the guys are playing”. In doing so, Reilly asserts the potency of the human spirit, and the players courage in continuing to play rather than quitting out of distress. They continue to move forward, regardless of the jaded state of their bodies and the weariness of being surrounded by tragedy. This tone of encouragement and message of perseverance allows for the dissemination of the remarkable force that is human nature, and the push forward despite the grief. More so, this paragraph presents the underlying message that time heals, and the understanding that, over time, there will be a restoration of peace. Reilly understands that the damage of 9/11, both physically and mentally, is nowhere near fleeting, but continuing to find light through the situation and persisting through the hurt offers a sense of hope. Amidst the feelings of sorrow, the teammates are able to bond together and continue on with their

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