RA- The Forgotten

Audience- All American citizens in the 1930s

Ethos- The Forgotten was painted during the Great Depression, so it was credible and a valid concern for the average American at the time.

Pathos is the strength. It helps you see the view of a man who is forgotten. Since it is during the Great Depression I would imagine that he has lost his job, is broke and feels like his life is falling apart. And he means nothing anymore to the world around him. I think it appeals to the aspect of fear that probably existed in people. People were afraid of losing their jobs, of becoming completely destitute, of not having anywhere to go, any contribution, and to be forgotten by the world. To have no one care about their well-being or how they are doing.

STAR:
S- I think it was sufficient, as it appeals to the general person's fear of being forgotten and it makes you hope that you will not end up one day in his shoes, and possibly create compassion for those who already have been in a sense forgotten.
R- It is very relevant to the time it was painted for. Like I mentioned in pathos, a lot of people at the time were afraid of being forgotten and at the same time realized that others were being forgotten. I think this painting helped open people's eyes to what was going on around them and also was something they could relate to.

I think the painting is very effective. It appeals to the people of its time to help them realize what they were feeling.