Panopticism

How does Foucault use the method of rhetorical analysis in "Panopticism" to persuade the audience to feel a certain way about the realities of fear, discipline and consequence?

What specific audience is Foucault speaking to in "Panopticism"?

Audience

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1118353,00.html

"Target: Trans Fats"

This article from TIME Magazine is directed towards the people of America who cannot escape the harsh reality of the tasteful, but artery-clogging foods. The informative nature of this article appeals to the majority of America who were previously uninformed about these various topics. It begins with introducing one of America's favorite cookie: the Oreo. The article addresses the audience who just cannot get enough of these snacks filled with trans fats. It informs them about the possible consequences and health issues related to these fatal foods. The journalist then further describes the seemingly impossible task of eliminating or reducing the trans fats, while maintaining the true tastes. Therefore, the conclusion that seems to sum up this issue is to let Americans choose for themselves whether or not to eat these foods, rather than putting the blame on these multi-billion dollar food industries. The previously uninformed audience should be more knowledgeable after reading this article.

Rhetorical Analysis

In our readings of rhetorical analysis, I have learned that this concept is very important in our writings. Booth's "How Many "Rhetorics"?" and the multiple realities that are created throughout the writing allowed me to further understand this concept. I was particularly interested in Reality Three: Created Realities that are Subject to Further Change. The examples of this reality stretched from Hitler and World War II to architectural suggestions made for a married couple. I also thought that the concept of ambiguous situations can be either accepted or rejected as realities, based on multiple perspectives. This essay emphasizes that rhetoric is a sort of mind game where it is up to the reader in a specific situation to interpret the true meaning.

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

I really enjoyed this short essay about writing and about life in general. Annie's writing kept me interested the entire time, without a dull moment. I really liked the sarcastic tone that she wrote this piece with. I felt that I could connect really well with everything she was saying and referring to throughout the essay. It was very comforting to know that most great writers struggle at the beginning but then work through their final drafts to make it really good. She went in detail about the importance of finding a loyal person to read and critique various writings. I really liked this reading assignment.

MLA Paper

I think that the MLA research paper on a meaningful place will be very insightful and interesting. Research papers tend to be rather boring and repetitive, but I think that visiting the actual place will make it more personal and open to interpretation, rather than just facts. I believe that the majority of my classmates have similar opinions.