Response Prep, Brand Malala

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Brand Malala

Nour Kabalan

Ms. Dania Adra

English 203

27 September 2015

 

                                                Response Prep, “Brand Malala”

 

The social perspective:

In the text posted by Carol Anne Grayson, several social implications are evoked, as for instance gender discrimination in the eastern as well as in the western world. As stated by Grayson, “what press usually fail to mention however is how Britain and its allies are failing miserably on “gender justice” back home”. (594). The right of education for all is very important; similarly everyone should have access to a decent medical care. “I support and respect her wish of education for all”. (Grayson 593). Finally, the effect of Media on the society is stressed all throughout the text.

 

The emotional perspective:

Anger appears in Grayson’s tone, especially when talking about violence and terrorism. To her, “all violence must be condemned”. (Grayson 593). She raises several questions which make her confused especially those related to politicians’ behavior and the decision to whom care should be given. “What makes one person more deserving than another?”. (Grayson 595). Confusion and disappointment are reflected in her rapid shifts in style. By describing Prime Minister Gordon Brown, “In the valley of the blind the one eyed man is king”, (Grayson 594), her sarcasm becomes obvious.  

 

The rhetorical perspective:

The rhetorical aspect of the text is part of the message Grayson wants to relay. That’s why she chose an argumentative form of writing to capture the reader’s attention. The use of short sentences and interrogative forms is a mean to convince the reader of her point of view. “What quality of care and support did they receive? Are they represented by PR companies?”. (Grayson 596). On the other hand, the text appears organized by topics and thoughts with some repetitions aiming to clarify some issues.

 

The logical perspective:

The debate turns around the exploitation of Malala’s case for personal benefits by the exploiters. Grayson’s reasoning is based on facts like Gordon Brown’s behavior towards Malala although “he is known as a misogynist” (Grayson 594), and refused widows rights. A series of facts are mentioned like the relation between Brown and Malala’s father as well as the story of Menchu to convince the reader of the logic behind her claims. This is where the inductive logic prevails in her writing.

 

The ethical perspective:

Almost every paragraph in this text carries ideas related to ethics. “It shames me to say this being British”, affirms Grayson when commenting on the exploitation of Malala. It is unethical to her to call people injured by Taliban “victims” and those injured by US drones “collateral damage”. Gender discrimination is unethical, business deals and the propaganda of specific ideas by media is also unethical. “Malala likes popstar Justin Bieber… obligatory photo with a smiling David Beckham” (Grayson 596) is not the proper way to allow Malala into the hearts of western people.

 

  Works Cited

 

Grayson, Carol A. ““Brand Malala”: Western Exploitation of a Schoolgirl.” Shifting Narratives: A Reader for Academic Narratives. Sinno, Z., Bioghlu-Karkanawi, L., Fleszar, D., Jarkas, N.,

Moughabghab, E., Nish, J. M., Rantisi, R., Ward, A. Beirut: Educart (Middle East), 2015. Print.