Three Good Men Talk About Race Analysis

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The article “Three Good Men Talk About Race” written by Peggy Noonan for the Wall Street Journal uses the point of view and stories of 3 entirely different, but connected, men. The three perspectives come from a surgeon, a senator, and police chief. Each man is a part of the African American minority and has experienced and spoken on the race issues and segregation that continues to take place in America to this day. Using these perspectives the author’s purpose of bringing attention to a very popular issue in America and to gain supporters is easily shown. Noonan tries to show how racial prejudice still exists and needs to improve in today’s society. To make this more influential and grab the reader’s attention, pathos is used by sharing the