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Picture this: It's your wedding day

Mixture of my wife's and I's interests

roaring 20's

bubbles

Audience: best friend, sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, mom, dad, close friends, close family, wife's family

What if...

Someone objects

Pet pees on dress

I don't want to

Persuasiveness of the original article was rather good, although a little to one sided

They use ethos and kairos well

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Picture this: it's your wedding day. White dress, people, nice day, party. Friends, family, outside. Subtle breeze, sun out, happy, nervous. But what if I get divorced, somebody objects, I'm broke. Scholars Laurie Essig and Lynne Owens believe marriage only benefits certain people and for most it's not worth it. 'What if Marriage is Bad for Us' is an article where they explain it. In my opinion I didn't really care for what they had to say, and I think you should just get married if you want and don't get married if you don't. Through the use of logos, they use facts about marriages to persuade you to get on board with their idea.

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Picture this: It's your wedding day. You're in a green tux as your beautiful bride walks down the aisle. Your friends, your family, her friends, and her family are all there. The wedding is set in the Rocky Mountains, overlooking a beautiful river and waterfall. You are so happy you have been waiting so long to get married. But what if marriage is not for everyone? Scholars Laurie Essig and Lynne Owens believe that marriage is not for everyone. In their article "What if marriage is bad for us," They want us to think about whether marriage would actually benefit us in our lives. In my opinion, they failed to convince me that marriage is bad for us. They relied on logical appeals and building their credibility to try and convince us that marriage is not for everyone, and they failed.

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Picture this: it's your wedding day. Everyone I have got to know over the years is here and staring at me. There is no wind and it is a perfect 70 degrees. We are on top of one the smoky mountains. I have a navy suit on that was not my choice but I was okay with it. Everything was going great and I was super excited. But what if I could have spend no money at all for this wedding. What if I could have done the mainstream way without having to have spend a thousand dollars. Scholors Laurie Essig and Lynn Owens wrote a paper called, "What if Marriage is Bad" in this writing they state that the average wedding is around $30,000. This got me to think about why the status quo is to spend so much money on getting married. For exsample my unlce got married a few months ago just in a random park with an average resturant to conclude the night. This wedding was a great time for everyone and it could not have cost more than $5000. I just believe that wedding prices need to drop and give more people a chance to be happy instead of nervous about the amount of money they are about to spend. I think they were slightly persuasive in proving there point I just dont agree with it. I think they relied mostly on ethos because they used a lot of research and the logical information they used was what pursuaded me at least.

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Picture this: It’s your wedding day. I am wearing a gorgeous, white dress. The jewels on it sparkle when the sun hits them. All of my family and close friends are in attendance. The color scheme is light/pastel blues with white. My bridesmaids, the groom, and groomsmen are all waiting at the altar. It is Fall and the temperature is nice enough to be outside without a jacket on. It is mid-afternoon and the reception will be after the ceremony into the evening. I’m a little nervous, but very excited to start the next chapter of my life with my husband by my side. But what if something goes wrong, what if the weather is bad, or worst of all what if one of us suddenly has second thoughts. Scholars Laurie Essig and Lynne Owens believe that marriage may actually be bad for most of society and that marriage itself has failed people. In their article “What If Marriage is Bad for Us?” They state the supposed benefits marriage has to offer, which may actually not be true and why they believe that marriage might be bad for us. However, despite using ethos and logos throughout their argument which states that marriage is bad and has failed us, they did not succeed in convincing me that marriage is bad.

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picture this: It's your wedding day. I am standing at the alter waiting for my beautiful bride to walk graciously down the aisle. The sun beams in through the windows and reflects the beauty of her dress and more importantly, her smile. Alongside me, my best man who I have been friends with since the first day of high school and my family all in the front row of this gorgeous church. My mum, crying tears of joy while my dad had the biggest grin on his face I had ever seen and my sister not showing much emotion but deep down I knew she was proud. Meanwhile, I am smiling so incredibly happily knowing what I am about to experience now and what my future hold with this astounding woman. But what if it wasn't like that? what if it all failed and was a total disaster? That would be a day I would want to forget for the rest of my life. Scholars Laurie Essig and Lynn Owens believe marriage is not necessary for anyone and they believe it is more likely to cause harm than good for you and your partner. The article, 'What if Marriage is bad for us?" entails how these authors allow the reader to formulate their own opinion based on statements they argue within their text.

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Picture this: It"s your wedding day. And you see the love of your life standing at the alter with tears running down his face. Gazing amongst the crowds of people standing and admiring, you see all your loved ones from second cousins to older sisters. Everything and everyone you love is here. Staring out at the Italian waters all your mind can wander to is how fluorescent the glow of the water is and how the beaming rays of the sun shine against the sparkles of your dress, making you feel like a princess in a movie. You feel for the first time as if perfect, that nothing and no one can stand in your way. But what if in your heart you feel as if terrified. That this decision and journey you're about to embark on is one you're not ready for. Sociologists Laurie Essig and Lynne Owens believe that marriage is a weight on people's shoulder tying them down to the restraints of each other. They believe that marriage in their article, "What if Marriage is Bad for Us?" is an escape from the world itself and not really a designated choice. Through the use of pathos and logos Laurie and Lynne conveyed to their readers through statistics and emotional trauma that marriage is an ineffective cause. And in many circumstances their opinions are true, people tend to lean towards marriage as an escape from their problems.

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Picture this: It's your wedding day. I imagine myself in a beautiful white gown with flowers in my hair and family gathered all around. I imagine a magnificent alter with me and my groom stood underneath, with a big bouquet in my hands. Everyone is dressed formally with gifts for me and my husband. All of our family and friends are there to support us. We are in the mountains with an extravagant view of all the land. There's flowers and trees and all sorts of greenery surrounding us. Tulips and lilies line the entrance and roses are held on every table. It's a beautiful, warm sunny day and my nerves are on edge in hopes of everything going as planned. I feel excited, accomplished, and appreciative of all the beauty and effort put in to make this day perfect. But what if it was all for nothing? What if it all goes to waste and none of it had any purpose? What happens if the outcome is negative? Scholars Laurie Essig and Lynn Owens believe marriage often negatively effects the average citizens and isn't worth it anymore. They say that the only people that benefit from it are those of high wealth or superiority and only partake in marriage for the sake of their status quo. In the article, "What if Marriage is Bad for Us?" these concerns of marriage are advocated for. We are made to stop and decide if its truly beneficial or not or if there's any point to it at all.

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Picture this: it's my wedding day. I chose to wear comfortable, yet fancy clothing. Though I'm more nervous than I've ever been in my life, I find solace in the fact I am surrounded not only by family, but friends, and these comfortable clothes too. It's not perfect, but regardless of what predispositioned fairytale this was supposed to be, it is just as it is meant to be, as it is. Even though I'm not rich, can't afford a gala of an event, and couldn't afford a venue outside of my little home town, it is just as I imagined it in all my years: surrounded by those who love me now, and the one I will love forever.

But what if she turns me away at the altar? What if our love isn't strong enough to last a lifetime? What if all I truly receive from this is heartbreak and devastation? Scholars Laurie Essig and Lynne Owens believe this is almost inevitable for me. I'm not rich, I'm not white, and I have never been a part of a nuclear family, all classifications of deterrents for marriage as stated in "What if Marriage is Bad?" Though this writing proved thought evoking, with their strong and persistent usage of logos and pathos to argue the previously aforementioned points, I remain unphased. Even though I have these factors against me in their eyes, I have one thing stronger than any deterrent. I have love, and I have faith in that love which I hold true to my heart, regardless of any circumstance set upon me.

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Picture this: It's your wedding day. You're standing at the alter, surrounded by friends and family. The venue is stunning, a gorgeous clearing surrounded by colorful flowers and trees with changing leaves that sway in the gentle breeze. The excitement is almost overwhelming but in the best way. The biggest smile is plastered across your face. But what if, you think to yourself, what if my fiancé changes their mind? What if this marriage only effects us both negatively? Scholars Laurie Essig and Lynne Owens believe that marriage only benefits certain people but negatively effects most. In their article, 'What if Marriage is Bad for you?', they marriage is a tradition, the status quo. In this article they also refer to marriage as a "forced labor camp". What if this is true?

I believe that Essig and Owens did a great job of explaining their thoughts and opinions on marriage in their article. I personally don't agree with everything they say however, i do think that they added plenty of different angles of their argument to try to convince you. They use both lighthearted and serious tones to sound relatable like its just two people having a conversation yet also getting their point across in a serious way.

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picture this: its your wedding day. You see baby's breath flowers all over the altar, the chairs everywhere. My mom and dad are sitting front row, tears filling there eyes. My sister is standing up as my maid of honor. we are outside, with greenery all around us. birds are flying bye and the smell of freash air consumes my nose along with the perfect scent i have had picked out for months. I'm tingly with excitement, but at the same time, my heart is in my stomach. My hands sweaty as i grip my perfect flowers but what if i didnt walk down that isle what if i was not wearing that perfict dress and my sister was not waiting for me. scholars Laurie Essig and Lynn Owens belive marrige does not benifit most of us. It will possibly only hold us back. In their article "What if Marriage is Bad for Us?", they talk about how different groups of people benefit from marriage. Should I be getting married? Although they tell me all these things about how marriage is bad for me will it be enough to stop me from following out my childhood dreams? Using pathos they try to create a lot of emotion in there writing making me second guess a lot of my thoughts and belefes about what marriage is and how it should be.

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Picture this: it’s your wedding day.

I’m standing there at the alter waiting. Piano and violin start to play and out walks my bride. She looks as beautiful as ever. As she walks, I forget about the music and a tear rolls down my face out of joy. As her father passes her off, I shake his hand and he says “Your turn to take care of her.” Luckily I have my have my best man as he hands me a tissue. As I start to hear the music again, embarrassment sets in. At this point my face looks as if if forgot sunscreen on the beach. My family all staring at me with small smirks and giggles since they never get to see me like this. That’s when my thoughts start to overload. “I love her”, “grandma is definitely making fun of me”, “how did I find this amazing woman?” But there is one thought fully taking over. What if she’s not the one and we get divorced? What would my family think now? How would that affect our money situation and the children? This is all in my head because of scholars Laurie Essie and Lynn Owen’s said that marriage is a big waste of money just to often times get a divorce. This was all said in “What if Marriage is Bad for Us?” This can not be happening right now as my palms and neck start sweating. Why am I letting these scholars take over my thoughts? Through the use of ethos and pathos I truly believe that marriage has negative effects and that terrifies me. What will my future with my bride be?

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Picture this: it's you wedding day. There's a big church with beautiful flowers near the alter. All of my family is here looking at me then down the aisle at her. When I look around I see a bright light. I see my mom, dad, cousins, aunt and uncle. My friends from high school, members from my fraternity, her and her family. She's holding flowers wearing a white dress that shines in the sun light. I'm nervous but also overjoyed at the same time. But what if this isn't where I am. Scholars Laurie Essig and Lynne Owens believe that this idea that I have isn't all that. In their article "What If Marriage is Bad" this is something that will cause me trouble and will not benefit me in the end. This idea I have is a privilege and is something that is a structure of rights and privileges.

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Picture this: it's your wedding day. You are wearing a simple white dress with your hair curled and gold jewelry on. Your fiancé is wearing all black and our groomsmen and bridesmaids are all wearing different shades of green. You are surrounded by your family, your friends, his family, and his friends, all their to support your marriage as they have supported you in the past. You are getting married under a beautiful pavilion on a lake, surrounded by flowers and the people you love. It's a perfect day, better than you could've asked for, sunny and clear. You are feeing nervous that something will go wrong, but excited knowing that it wouldn't matter because you know you will be spending the rest of your life with this man. Knowing everyone you love came to show their support and love for the two of you together. But was if this was all for nothing? What if the relationship doesn't last? What if you fall into problems in the future, regarding things like money or outside relationships? What is your future children are forced into a life filled with arguing or fighting, or worse, having to choose which parent they want to stay with because you couldn't solve your own issues? What if marriage was a big mistake? As scholars Laurie Essig and Lynne Owens believe, marriage can lead to more problems than it is said to supposedly solve. As they argue in "What if Marriage is Bad for us", benefits only come when the two people are already fortunate enough to support themselves either way. They felt very strongly about this topic, and were very persuasive in getting their point across. By using ethos and pathos, they were able to support their side through the use of stats collected throughout the years, while using strong words that create thought in the readers head about how the negative impacts may affect them one day.