1. Rhetorical Analysis - The Year of Magical Thinking
She is trying to imply how quickly and unexpectedly a good everyday life can change into tragedy; in addition, she applies to her interview with people of the 9/11 tragedy and how it was just an ordinary beautiful September day (4), and suddenly the World Trade Center buildings come crashing down and fill the sky with smoke. ... In summary, the quote explains that people under shock are not only upset mentally but also unbalanced physically; no matter how calm and stoic they seem, nobody can understand their circumstances. ...
- Word Count: 912
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate