Rhetorical Analysis Pathos is the most effective appeal used in Food, Inc. because many strong visual images evoke the viewer's emotions. The food industry's mistreatment of farm animals provides several examples of pathos. A particularly disturbing scene of a close-up of a dying chicken lying on its back, bleeding and gasping for breath appears early in the film when a farmer allows cameras into his chicken coops. A farmer, Carole Morrison, explains frankly that chickens grow too fast and that their bodies cannot support rapidly growing internal organs and oversized breasts. The crowded and dirty conditions in which chickens live are deplorable. Subsequently, sick cows, unable to walk and mistreated by workers, further illustrate the deplorable treatment of farm animals. The director reinforces his argument that the industry is inhumane to animals before slaughtering them for food by visually appealing to the viewer's emotions. The most recognizable use of pathos in the documentary involves real people who have been negatively affected by the food industry. Particularly touching is a mother whose child died after eating a hamburger infected with E. coli. Another family pictured supports the point that fast food is cheaper than more nutritious fruits and vegetables. The family consists of husband, wife and two young daughters. The girls visit a grocery store and weigh fruit to determine if they can buy any while their mother watches sadly. The mother chooses to buy fast food hamburgers because they are more filling and convenient. The father of this family has type II diabetes caused by a poor diet. The family's limited income creates the dilemma of whether to buy cheap food and... middle of paper... slaughter in the same inhumane factories? I think the most effective solution includes major changes to current laws. I'm not sure how this can be accomplished as many of the issues are intertwined with each other. Buying local organic food seems like a good solution for some people, but it doesn't help those most in need. Organic food is generally more expensive than regular food and is not an option for many poor people. The film enlightened me on many topics regarding food production. While I would prefer not to see many graphic animal scenes, I believe they are necessary to present the topics. I was also surprised to see the connections between so many political figures and large corporations. I don't think my eating habits will change, but I think I will think more about something before I eat it.