First: Read - Americanah - Ifemelu's Blog
Then: Analyze the ethical appeals used in the excerpt.
Next: Identify the exigence, audience, and constraints of the scene using an ethical appeal.
Finally: How does this excerpt enhance, change, or complicate your conception of Blackness?
First, it is important to note that the prompt is asking for an analysis of a specific excerpt from the novel "Americanah," specifically Ifemelu's blog. As such, I do not have access to the content of the blog nor can I read it in real-time. However, I can provide general guidance on how to analyze ethical appeals, identify exigence, audience, and constraints, and discuss the potential impact on conceptions of Blackness.
1. Analyzing Ethical Appeals:
Ethical appeals refer to the use of moral principles or values to persuade an audience. To analyze ethical appeals in "Americanah," read the excerpt carefully and look for elements such as:
a) Personal anecdotes or experiences that evoke empathy or sympathy.
b) Appeals to shared values, justice, fairness, or equality.
c) Arguments based on moral principles or ethical frameworks.
d) Identification of and response to potential counterarguments.
Evaluate how these appeals are employed within the excerpt and how they contribute to the overall persuasive effect.
2. Identifying Exigence, Audience, and Constraints:
The exigence refers to the specific issue or problem that motivates the writer to communicate a message. In Ifemelu's blog, the exigence might vary depending on the specific excerpt, but it could revolve around topics such as racial discrimination, cultural identity, or social inequality.
The audience refers to the intended group of readers for whom the message is intended. Consider who Ifemelu is likely addressing in her blog and what assumptions she might make about her readers' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs.
Constraints refer to the limitations or factors that may affect the writer's message, such as cultural, social, or political contexts. Analyze the excerpt to identify any constraints that might influence Ifemelu's choice of rhetorical strategies and arguments.
3. Impact on Conceptions of Blackness:
To explore how the excerpt enhances, changes, or complicates conceptions of Blackness, reflect on the following:
a) Does the excerpt challenge or reinforce stereotypes or preconceived notions about Blackness?
b) Does it broaden the understanding of the diversity within Black communities?
c) How does it introduce new perspectives or raise awareness about the experiences of Black individuals?
d) Does it encourage critical thinking and reflection on racial dynamics?
By considering these points, you can discuss how the excerpt from Ifemelu's blog shapes or expands your own understanding of Blackness.
Please keep in mind that this response provides general guidance and does not analyze the specific content of the blog as requested.