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Watchmen An Analysis Of The Rhetorical Strategies Used

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Watchmen: An Analysis of the Rhetorical Strategies Used
There is no doubt that comic books are an underrated form of creations that harbor a lot
of sophistication as far as content and style are concerned. They convey their messages in a
unique and captivating model that leaves the fans yearning for more, and this is perhaps why
mots comic books end up becoming series, or they even transition into film and television.
Watchmen is a comic book that narrates the tale of how numerous superpowers have been
peacefully brought together in an atypical way by one of their own, Veidt, a retired comrade. The
story is awash with creative illustrations, compelling storylines, and appealing colors. Created by
Alan Moore as the writer, Dave Gibbons as the artist, and John Higgins as the colorist. Without a
doubt, Watchmen’s use of befitting rhetorical strategies and appeals such as logos, ethos, and
pathos enhances its ability to capture the attention and emotions of the readers and convey its
message effectively.
One of the most outstanding strategies used in the comic is logos. The creators appeal to
the audience's logic in various ways, including the use of facts, reason, and real-world leaders of
the twentieth century. The script itself is set in the 1940s and goes all the way to the 1980s, a
time when the United States and Russia were involved in a dangerous Cold War. Moore took
advantage of this historical fact and introduces his audiences to superpowers who are being used
by these countries, especially the US, the enhance the military imperialism and maintain an edge

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above the rest of the countries in the world. Manhattan, for example, is relied upon by the United
States as a strategic military asset, and this means that his absence will be serious felt by the
country. When he leaves for exile on Mars, the Soviet Union takes advantage of this American
vulnerability and attacks Afghanistan. By using characters and storylines that match what was
also happening in the real world, Moore makes the narration quite compelling and believable.
Toward the end of the comic, when it becomes apparent that there is a common threat to both
humanity and superpowers, both the Soviets and Americans abandon their Cold War, which was
approaching a nuclear confrontation, to face this enemy. Here, Moore has appealed to reason and
to what humanity would normally do at the face of such an adversary. Undoubtedly, Moore’s
appeal to logic is impeccable. The creators also appeal to reason by developing a discussion
where the characters converse about the illusionary event where America celebrates victory in
Vietnam: I supposed VVN Night must mean something to them," says Manhattan in regards to
this celebration. The illustration below depicts his conversation:
Another successfully applied appeal in the comic is ethos. The creators appeal to the
masses by elevating their art and making it obvious that they are perfect in the craft. However,

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Surname 1 Student’s Name Instructor’s Name Course Date Word Count: 1748 Watchmen: An Analysis of the Rhetorical Strategies Used There is no doubt that comic books are an underrated form of creations that harbor a lot of sophistication as far as content and style are concerned. They convey their messages in a unique and captivating model that leaves the fans yearning for more, and this is perhaps why mots comic books end up becoming series, or they even transition into film and television. Watchmen is a comic book that narrates the tale of how numerous superpowers have been peacefully brought together in an atypical way by one of their own, Veidt, a retired comrade. The story is awash with creative illustrations, compelling storylines, and appealing colors. Created by Alan Moore as the writer, Dave Gibbons as the artist, and John Higgins as the colorist. Without a doubt, Watchmen’s use of befitting rhetorical strategies and appeals such as logos, ethos, and pathos enhances its ability to capture the attention and emotions of the readers and convey its message effectively. One of the most outstanding strategies used in the comic is logos. The creators appeal to the audience's logic in various ways, including the use of facts, reason, and real-world leaders of the twentieth century. The script itself is set in the 1940s and goes all the way to the 1980s, a time when the United States and Russia were involved in a dangerous Cold War. Moore took advantage of this historical ...
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