Non Violence By Chavez Ethos Essay

“We advocate militant nonviolence as our means of achieving justice for our people, but we are not blind to the feeling of frustrations, impatience and anger” ( L.45 prompt). Chavez writes of an understanding referring to the positive effects of nonviolent resistance and the negative impact violence has on justice for minorities. He demonstrates a use of ethos, an appeal to the reader’s emotions, and their moral standards throughout his writing. He supports his point of nonviolent protest being the best solution to expresses a just and moral cause by using counter arguments and repetition of ideas. This article explores the possibilities that are within reach for the people who practice nonviolent strategies, and this passage explains the tactics

Chavez uses ethos in his article to create a deeper understanding of consequences of using violence to protest, and to make his stand against violence more credible because most people can foster sympathy for suffering and injustice. Chavez’s use of ethos appeals to people’s compassion for others and those in need. The author explains the effect violence has on the human mind as so, “when victory comes through violence, it is victory with strings attached - victory would come at the expense of injury and and perhaps death. Such a thing would have a tremendous impact on us. We would lose regard for human beings - When you lose your sense of life and justice, you lose your strength” ( L.65 prompt). Since a reader would sympathize with someone who loses someone to violence, the traumatic loss sparks feelings of sorrow and concern for those affected by violence. The idea “losing your sense of life and justice” is an emotional and for some an unthinkable event but understanding that it is a reality for some people fighting to escape oppression is how Chavez appeals the reader. Most people morally are against suffering. The way the author explained the suffering violence causes, so it results in people feeling emotions both negative and positive towards the topic. Which developes Chavez argument of passive resistance