Read Novel

I've just read novel that I bought last week.


The novel is If You Could See Me Now written by Cecelia Ahern, the No1 bestselling author of PS, I Love You.
But I haven't finished to read all the chapters.
Still on chapter 6 over 43. :)



I found statements that I could write down in you, Serena, as my critical thinking assignment.

Here they are:

Elizabeth swallowed hard and nodded, "one more chance, Colm", she gulped and feeling her pride disintegrating. "Just give her one more chance, please. I'll keep an eye on her. I promise she won't be out of my sight for a minute. She's going to get better, you know. She just needs time to work things out".
page 36

Analyze with critical thinking:
The statement above is type of Material Fallacy that is Ad populum appeal to Pity.

Ad populum appeal to Pity attempts to make you feel sympathy or sadness so that you will agree with other person's argument or feeling sorry for someone or something.

In this story, Elizabeth tried to persuade Colm so her beloved sister, Saoirse, had not to go to court because her criminal action, which was drove car when drunk and no license for driving.
Elizabeth wanted Colm to be sympathy to them, Elizabeth and Saoirse.


Next one...

Elizabeth exploded...then Elizabeth continued, "Today you are going to your granddad's and if I hear from him that there was one mention of Ivan, you will be in big trouble! Do you understand?" Luke began to cry softly.
page 69

Analyze with critical thinking:
Remember the fallacy which says Attempts to make you feel intimidated, or worried you, or will be hurt unless you agree with the person's argument.

Yup! That is Ad populum appeal to Force.

The statement is using Ad populum appeal to Force. Elizabeth made Luke felt so intimidated until Luke wanted to cry.

Well,well...
I want to continue to read now..

See You Serena..