Both essays I read from “I Believe Essays.com” had very clear personal credo’s but they were distinctly different essays. Robin Baudier’s essay covered an unusual blessing in terrible circumstances, while George Bowering discussed the joy and divine serenity in music, poetry, and becoming involved in an artist/author’s mind through their work.
The two essay’s share a common ground when they speak of a divine and higher power. Baudier’s essay discusses her belief in divine power when she talks about being blessed even in unwarranted circumstances. Bowering’s entire essay is centered around his belief in the divine and a spiritual connection between people when they experience the mind of another person. Both author’s believe in a spiritual being having control in their lives.
Each author’s purpose differs as well. Baudier shares her experience in her essay, while Bowering is about explaining, demonstrating, and encouraging the reader to share in an experience that he has had. But, both are very effective with their rhetorical strategies. Baudier’s essay, however, uses a personal rhetorical strategy to connect with readers. She gets on the same level as the reader and uses descriptions of her family and doesn’t try to sound above the reader. Bowering, however, uses very visual descriptions to get inside the reader’s head and connect with them on that personal level.
Persona:
Bowering gives his persona by saying who he is and name-dropping big name artists. He makes a statement about his belief and then backs it up with examples and real-life experiences.
Baudier gives her persona by make it known that she is well familiar with her home-town and is well educated and persevering because she worked hard for two years to finally get the job she wanted, only to quit because of hurricane Katrina.
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