Question

In his speech, Steve Jobs presents several elements of pathos. Write down five of the examples that involve Job's use of pathos and explain why he shares these elements with the audience.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The fact that he was born to a single mother and was put up for adoption

2. He was really poor as a drop-out from college and became homeless, and slept on the floor in his friend's house

3. He had his only substantial meal at the Hari Krishnas soup kitchen

4. He was diagnosed with cancer and had less than 6 month to live

5. He was fired from a company he started at the age of 30, and then he had to start all over again.

Steve Jobs used these pathos for the audience to connect with him through their emotions. When you hear about Steve Jobs, a billionaire, it will feel like there's nothing in common with a billionaire and an ordinary person, yet from his story, you could see that he had a very humble beginning which made him more interesting and relatable.

Explanation:

1. The fact that he was born to a single mother and was put up for adoption

2. He was really poor as a drop-out from college and became homeless, and slept on the floor in his friend's house

3. He had his only substantial meal at the Hari Krishnas soup kitchen

4. He was diagnosed with cancer and had less than 6 month to live

5. He was fired from a company he started at the age of 30, and then he had to start all over again.

Steve Jobs used these pathos for the audience to connect with him through their emotions. When you hear about Steve Jobs, a billionaire, it will feel like there's nothing in common with a billionaire and an ordinary person, yet from his story, you could see that he had a very humble beginning which made him more interesting and relatable.