Three Cups Of Tea Logos

Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin is a nonfiction book that opens the eyes of others to inspire individuals to help change the world. I learned how much others in the world are truly in need. Most individuals do not realize how lucky they are. From reading this book, I am more appreciative of my family and the country I live in. These people do not live in safe countries that give them opportunities to be successful in life. It is shocking to realize how some countries governments do not want to help their citizens. I am surprised countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan do not care if there citizens are educated. Throughout reading this book, I did not understand why these governments do not care about the wellbeing

The author uses ethos to show Mortenson's persona and his true character. This helps to prove his credibility and knowledge because of all he has accomplished. People would not find him credible if he had not been someone you could rely on to get the job done and follow your dreams. Mortenson uses logos to provide a logical argument. He proves to others that they should help people in need. Many individuals do not want to help or even realize what is going on in the world. He creates the argument on how some of these people are living in fear with nowhere to go in life. Mortenson hopes people can see through him and his beliefs to join others in helping change the world. Pathos is used throughout the book to emotionally involve the reader. Mortenson creates a despairing tone so the reader feels like they have better lives than others. Through pathos, the reader feels as if they are responsible and must help. Imagery was regularly used throughout the book to describe what it was like to see how others lived. Imagery was also used to arouse emotion in the reader. The author vividly described scenes like the wars and villages he saw. This helped the reader get a better understanding of what those countries are like and how their citizens live. The author also continuously used symbolism. Tea was used as a symbol of trust and respect. Sharing tea with others is how some of these people build relationships with others. Mortenson realizes he must share cups of tea with others to build relationships and accomplish his goal. The first cup of tea is shared with a stranger, the second you become friends and the third you are family. This symbolism of tea was always used throughout the book as Mortenson built new relationships so he could help others and inspire the