I shared the MetLife commercial, "My Father is a Liar" for my persuasion fun. If you're not familiar with it, you can click on the link below and watch before you read what I write about it.
I loved this commercial. It definitely tugs at the heartstrings. The commercial makers use pathos very heavily throughout the film. They have a father and a daughter as the main subjects, and they highlight their bond; a bond that everyone can relate to either in how they've experienced it or how they've always wanted it. When I showed my class members the video, I saw especially on the front row that all my classmates were crying because the father-daughter bond is very relatable.
In the commercial, the daughter writes about her father in a school assignment explaining how her father is a liar in how she recognizes how hard his life is, yet he still makes her feel like their life is fun and happy. She shows how aware she is of her father and that she loves him for doing so much for her. The words that pop up after the crying dad gets on his knees and hugs his sweet daughter solidify the inspiring pathos, "A child's future is worth every sacrifice."
Then, the commercial shows the father holding his daughter and laughing, and there's a call to action, "Pursue more from life." I love the use of these words in the commercial. The pathos and diction is very good at creating a desire in parents to act for their children!
I loved this commercial. It definitely tugs at the heartstrings. The commercial makers use pathos very heavily throughout the film. They have a father and a daughter as the main subjects, and they highlight their bond; a bond that everyone can relate to either in how they've experienced it or how they've always wanted it. When I showed my class members the video, I saw especially on the front row that all my classmates were crying because the father-daughter bond is very relatable.
In the commercial, the daughter writes about her father in a school assignment explaining how her father is a liar in how she recognizes how hard his life is, yet he still makes her feel like their life is fun and happy. She shows how aware she is of her father and that she loves him for doing so much for her. The words that pop up after the crying dad gets on his knees and hugs his sweet daughter solidify the inspiring pathos, "A child's future is worth every sacrifice."
Then, the commercial shows the father holding his daughter and laughing, and there's a call to action, "Pursue more from life." I love the use of these words in the commercial. The pathos and diction is very good at creating a desire in parents to act for their children!
I'm glad you shared this. I was fighting back tears the whole time and I'm not even a particularly sensitive guy. I was surprised I didn't see anyone crying.
ReplyDeleteI love this commercial. I think it's neat to see how happy sacrificing for others can help us feel. It reminds me of how much my own dad loves me and has sacrificed for me and my siblings.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. As soon as you shared this I told myself I wasn't going to cry and I totally did! It was very touching and a wonderful reminder how much parents sacrifice for us.
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