Muslim Rage

The cover photo of this story is the clear attention grabber; it presents two Islamic-looking gentlemen who appear to be in outrage. No doubt, this was in retaliation of the recent youtube video released making fun of Muhammad. However, instead of anger on their face, it appears to be desperation; these men seem as if they are looking for attention with all their hearts. The title presents a very different point saying "And How I Survived It", and the fact that this was written by a woman makes the pathos that much stronger. The inferior stature women are given in this society allows the reader to have a much stronger reaction to the story itself. In the image, the two men are clenching an American flag in their fists as they scream for their beliefs. This causes an instant reaction from American viewers, possibly reemphasizing the constant sterotype of violent terrorists such as the ones pictured. The style of the photo forces the viewer that these men are in a rage, and looking for some sort of physical retribution. On the other hand, the humorous Twitter responses from Middle Eastern people try to present a less aggressive outlook. They instantly have logos because they are from the country being made fun of, and pathos is present because they are trying to their audiences emotions through humor. This is a very effective way to change people's outlook on the Middle East. Overall, the photo and Twitter post present very contrasting ideas. One is of Muslim rage and anger, while, Twitter presents the more open-minded outlook of the people. For me, the Twitter post are more affective. Although, they are not posted in such reliable sources, they present a real world impression from normal people. Both topics are important, but deciding between the two is the real decision.