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Argumentative Essay On Carafante

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Pourpose: Bellafante evaluates the relationships of characters on 24 and deduces that human interaction and relation suffers at the hands of our personal responsibilities for the “greater good.”
Audience: Anyone who watches the show or has a high intensity job such as the ones found in 24.
Stance: Bellafante stands behind the idea that the show is sacrificing human exchange and basic intimate interaction for the sake of the safety and patriotism.
Media: Printed text
Genre: Analysis, Non-fiction

Many people would probably agree with Bellafante and her opinion of not only the show, but of the social and intimate sacrifices that certain jobs require. There are many individuals who would rather have a carer then a family. Many families
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