Blog 2

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/02osama-bin-laden-obituary.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=osamabinladenAs previously mentioned, my major here at Southern is that of business management. Therefore I believe the article “The Most Wanted Face of Terrorism” is a great read which can relate very much so to those of us concerned with the business world, but also to other readers as well. Indeed the topic discussed throughout concerning Bin Laden’s death is undoubtedly a topic discussed by many throughout the world. That being said, I believe the two authors did a great job of honing in on the subject at hand and educating readers of the terrorist leader’s death by distinctly discussing the timeline and events leading up to his death. They gave the article a sense of reality by adding in commentary from past president George Bush as well as quoting Bin Laden himself. The fact that the article was found from the NY Times also adds to its rhetorical situation due to the fact that the violent acts of 9/11, that the terrorist leader ordered, occurred in New York. One can sense the hurt of the American people throughout the article and patriotism is presented in the text as well. Although the authors do not portray their own personal opinions, it is clear to realize that the particulars presented throughout deem the death of Osama Bin Laden’s death as a dire necessity. Personally, I love the idea that these two news reporters teamed up to show America (as well as other readers) the true identity of this man who caused so many people so much hurt-and they did so in a professional, yet direct way. Presenting facts and explanations, as the authors did, is a great way to keep the article clean and yet informatory while sending a strong message to the reader. This is specifically important in the business world. Being a business major, I realize the importance of conveying a message in a way which persuades and relates to readers (or in my case potential customers)-you want to sell your message. Although the two who wrote this article may have done so for strictly educational purposes, it stands to reason that they nonetheless do work for the NY Times which has a goal of reaching consumers by drawing them in through the texts presented. Here again we can see how business is not only presented throughout the article itself, but also throughout the rhetorical situation in which the main goal is to attract more readers, building the reputation of the newspaper and authors themselves. However, it is important to keep in mind the drive the writer has which is also sensed as mentioned earlier. I believe it takes a great deal of both characteristics to write a successful article as these two, that is being able to grab the audience through their writings(developed from inner drive) as well as for the sake of business as a whole and the authors alike.