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I have a couple ideas regarding what to do for my advocacy project. I could do the project on the same topic as my Civic Issues Blog: The Asian American Experience during COVID-19. I could talk about the issues that the Asian American community faces and identify how these issues affect the perception of race in America while outlining the struggles that Asian Americans have gone through. The audience for this topic could be the Penn State community but also the public in general since this is an American issue and all Americans should be informed. I also think that talking about screen time and/or social media addiction would be an interesting topic. The audience would have a wide range, but it would be especially relevant to my peers and any young person who spends considerable amount of time on social media. It has a dominating effect on our lives and while it provides entertainment, it also has many negative consequences.

I would consider Photographer as Witness: A Portrait of Abuse to be an ethical piece of advocacy. The captions for each photo paint the narrative that the relationship started with a man released from jail hoping to become a better man and help a young woman raise her children; however, the relationship deteriorates as the pictures go on and Shane’s issues with Maggie and her children only increase finally culminating with an assault in the kitchen. The captions provide backstory to the pictures and serve as textual evidence. to describe the situation. The author tries to show Shane’s positive values, especially him wanting to be a role model for Kayden, but his flaws are also shown through talking about his arguments with Maggie that demonstrate his anger. The photographs serve as a look inside domestic abuse and the inappropriate nature of the action; Maggie wanted the photos to tell her story but to also help others. The audience could be anyone in a relationship or any person who knows someone in a relationship; the purpose is to identify what leads to domestic abuse and the reactions and responses to it. This advocacy peace follows a story of domestic abuse and its implications but also shows others what to expect and how to help.

The island nation of Malta contains geographical beauty and historical intrigue. Known for its beautiful coastiline, thriving marine life, and historical structures, Malta certainly stands out from its neighbors. Located in the Mediterranean Sea between Tunisia and Sicily, the Maltese archipelago is only about 121 square miles and receives more tourists each year than it has population. However, Malta has many unique and interesting sites that I would love to check out.

First, I would love to visit the ancient capital of Mdina. The ancient city is full of traditional Maltese architecture and historic grandeur. The city has several museums to offer insight into the history of the island along with many places to sit down, eat, and admire the city. Mdina is also surrounded by many fortifications that have been used to defend the city throughout the ages. Personally, I think that I would love the ancient vibe of the city and would love to walk up and down the archaic streets.

I would also love to spend time at some of Malta’s many harbors. I love coastal areas and as an island nation, Malta has plenty of access to beautiful waters and scenic views. Fort St. Elmo overlloks the Valletta harbor and historically has been used to protect the area. Also called Pinto Wharf, this area is full of restaraunts and places to shop along with the historic buildings and bright blue waters. In southern Malta, Marsaxlokk, a small fishing village, has unique fishing boats called luzzus that traverse the waters and has its own delicious seafood. The “Three Cities” of Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa have similar historic structures, botas and emerald water. I love the aesthetic of coastal cities and long docks lined up with boats; this is one of the reasons why I find Malta so fascinating and am dying to visit the country.

Finally, as someone who loves history, I would enjoy visiting the Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John. This site uses actors and real life exhibition to show tourists how the Great Siege of Malta occured in 1565. The bright and outlandish uniforms of the knights immediately draw attention. I would love to see the knights defend their territory against Turkish invaders and learn more about the history of Malta.

There are too many places that I would want to visit in Malta. The country has many things that pique my interest: beautiful coastlines and waters, traditional buildings and fascinating history and culture. Its unique location has put it at the center of history between different empires and nations while also creating unique language and culture among its inhabitants. Its proximity to two continents would allow me to visit other countries easily after seeing Malta. I hope to travel their one day and I would encourage others to visit too.

Works Cited:

“25 Best Things to Do in Malta.” The Crazy Tourist, The Crazy Tourist, 26 Jan. 2020, www.thecrazytourist.com/25-best-things-malta/.

Raeside, Rob. Malta, FOTW Flags of the World, 15 Sept. 2019, www.crwflags.com/fotw/Flags/mt.html.

says:, S. Msisya, et al. “Top 37 Facts and Info About Malta You (Probably) Didn’t Know.” MaltaUncovered.com, MaltaUncovered.com, 11 Dec. 2020, www.maltauncovered.com/malta-island/top-facts/.

I have attached a pdf of my issue brief. I know that I need to change the format a little bit and add Chicago notes and an original infographic. I have a couple questions regarding the content of my issue brief. Should I add another argument in favor of DWI courts? Are my arguments strong enough? Is there anything else that I should add or change? Thank you for giving feedback.

RCL Issue Brief_ Drunk Driving

Attention Getter

Donald Duck and Hitler. Normally, you wouldn’t associate these two things together. One is a lovable cartoon character that has entertained viewers for decades while the other is a genocidal maniac who was responsible for millions of deaths during WWII.

 

Elaborate on the Purpose of the Piece and the Rhetorical Situation

Give a little background on Der Fuhrer’s Face. Explain what the cartoon is about and introduce ideas of how Kairos is used.

 

Questions and Claims

But why would Disney use such a lovable character, like Donald Duck, as the protagonist in a such a dystopian, cult-like, and evil Nazi society?

 

Broader Context

Elaborate more about portraying Nazis at Donald Duck’s cartoonish and goofy level. Also throw in a comparison with Jojo Rabbit, which essentially does the same thing. Explain how the humor waters down the serious and dark elements of both depictions of the time.

 

Closer

Quick summary of connection between Der Fuhrer’s Face and Jojo Rabbit and how they connect to the audience but also how they use humor to spread their message. Summarize the two and their connection with Kairos. Thank the audience.