Topic > Examples of Motivational Appeal in A Rose For Emily

Lunsford there are many errors presented in various reading texts that allow readers to question the writer's ideas. There is only one main logic or fallacy presented in this story which is Not Sequitur. Non sequitur is an argument that has various statements but does not establish the logical connection with facts or logical reason (Lunsford, Pg.85). As an example of a non sequitur, Faulkner argues that women are oppressed by the male gender due to social norms. The reason why women are oppressed is the male gender and the guarantee is the social norms of the past. For it to be sequitur, the statement must have something that helps the reader understand the writer's point of view. Someone can counter Faulkner and say “maybe women like being under male authority because of the values ​​implemented in them at a young age.” Therefore Faulkner's statement that women are oppressed is a non sequitur because it does not constitute a strong statement and is vague because the reason does not connect