Friday, October 6, 2017
Logos in "Run the World (Girls)"
The logos in Beyonce's "Who Run the World (Girls)", instills the idea that women are powerful through her use of repetition and persuasive phrases. In the chorus, she repeats "Who run the world? Girls!" in order to stress to young girls and women that they are capable of anything. Her persistent reiteration that 'girls run the world' is an important aspect in portraying that women control their own lives. When talking about men, she states "disrespect us, no they won't" to demonstrate to women that it is unacceptable for men to discriminate against women and women do not need men to thrive. Furthermore, she discusses the ways in which women are strong individuals, describing their ability to "work 9 to 5," "smart enough to make these millions," and "strong enough to bear the children". This inspires women to believe that they are capable of basically anything. Men can make money, but women carry and raise children while having a full-time job. Women and girls who listen to this song would be motivated to accomplish what they want in their lives and that they do not need a man to assist them. Through her use of persuasive lyrics and powerful voice, Beyonce inspires women and gives them the confidence to be independent and self-motivating.
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I think in this response you are leaning more towards pathos rather than logos, because this song is meant to be more inspirational rather than informational. Nonetheless, you are right in stating that this song appeals to logos by listing all the strengths that women possess. If women can bear children and thrive in a society where they are discriminated against, why shouldn’t they be considered limitless.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to see how the format of the media, a song, effects how the rhetorical appeals are intertwined. As Oliver said, the pathos and logos in this song are closely connected. I don't believe this would be nearly as prominent in different media, such as an article, because such forms as songs and speeches are generally meant more to arouse emotion that make a logical argument.
ReplyDeleteThe repetition was used to show the importance and get people to download that women are important and that they are striking factors within the competitiveness of the world. There would be major fallouts without women and the emphasis of the song is to remind people that and give empowerment to women. Beyonce says in the song, “my persuasion can build a nation...” meaning her ability to start a revolution of women empowerment is likely due to her identity, success and reputation. When she intently includes that women can do the same thing a man can do through her music, her words are incitely powerful with her use of logos and ethos.
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