First off the research for the rhetorical analysis has been quite interesting. I have chosen wedding rings as my artifact. This artifact holds value and is important to many people. Many people look at wedding rings as a sign of commitment; they see the ring as a symbol of love and trust. However, I wonder why someone feels they HAVE to wear a ring to symbols love, commitment, trust, everlasting love.
Why do so many people feel persuaded to buy a material item to wear and tell the world I am committed? Why can’t trust be enough? I am going to talk about these questions in my rhetorical analysis.
So the basis of my argument will be divided into two sections. First off, why are people persuaded to buy and or wear weddings rings? This one question has a lot to it. The second is why am I not?
For my own personal reasons I am not a huge fan of “wedding rings” but so many others are persuaded to buy them, wear them, acknowledge them as a symbol of something greater than human life; this symbol human life is melting together, two people becoming one.
I have found that through commitment and trust there is not a need for a material item to yell to the world I am married. Let me say that I am NOT opposed to other people wearing rings; this is only my personal ideals.
I am currently just beginning to draft my ideas, warrants, etc. But just from brainstorming I believe that ethos logos and pathos will drive my discussion. If you have any ideas to help me better argue and write my paper please leave me a comment!
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VERY INTERESTING! This is such a good idea for your rhetorical analysis. So many girls are dyyyyyyying to get an engagement ring. My best friend has been dating her boyfriend for 6 years, and they have been living together for most of their relationship. She is DYING for an engagement ring. I think she talks about wanting one every time I see her. I wonder if this is because her relationship does not feel validated with out it, or if it’s just something shiny and pretty she can show off to all of her friends? I’m sitting here trying to think of the reasons why I would wear an engagement ring, and I guess they all seem pretty trite. If I know I love someone, and I know they love me then I guess that’s all that really matters. Perhaps people just need tangible items to symbolize abstract ideas like love. Who knows? This should be an interesting topic to write about!
ReplyDeleteGood stuff. I look forward to reading this rhetorical analysis. Also, Kamerin's point is also valid: do we wear them ONLY for superficial reasons? To convince ourselves that we really are in love? Good questions.
ReplyDeleteA question I would ask is if the couple wearing the rings are wearing them for each other or for all their friends and acquaintances, to prove to others that they are in love and serious about it. That question could be asked for many items we purchase, especially the things adorn our bodies with. Does it really make us feel better, or is it for everyone else. Or maybe women just like shiny things. Haha.
ReplyDeleteI think that this is a very interesting topic to write about. I am married, and of course, my husband and I have wedding rings, but I don't really know of any particular reason except for because that is what you do. Is it a symbol of love? Yes, of course, but I think that it could also be like a brand (you know - like branding iron). "Like, he/she is mine, so back off" or "I already belong to someone, so leave me alone." I know that I have flashed my left hand at people before when I was getting unwanted attention (Is that bad? I don't know). Anyway, just some thoughts for your paper.
ReplyDeleteThis really should be a great paper! As far as my belief... I think it is obvious by my blog that I want to have a pretty, shiny diamond, but at the same time it is a deeper symbol to me... but from my boyfriend's point of view, he sees a ring a a way to ward off any unwelcome advances from the men I come in contact everyday through my job... that is so immature, I know, but sometimes I think he has more in common with my 17 year old than me!!! - but for whatever reasons - I have come to think of a wedding ring as an unbroken circle symbolizing eternal love. Even though Kate Hudson is of the belief that there is no such thing... that humans were not created to be monogomous. I guess that is a whole different subject though. Anyway, Willow, GREAT idea and you and Kamerine have some very profound thoughts in the matter.
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