Jimmy Carter
In response to the propositions to industrialize the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter writes, "Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land, A Photographic Journey." In his article, Carter persuades his audience to preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by using imagery, by referencing presidential credibility, and by proposing alternative solutions.
First of all, Carter uses appealing imagery to preserve. He describes his own visit to the wildlife refuge vividly. "During bright July days, we walked along ancient caribou trails and studied the brilliant mosaic of wildflowers, mosses, and lichens that hugged the tundra." The use of imagery with words like, "bright July days" or "lichens that hugged the tundra" paint a pleasant picture. For those who have been there will be reminded of the beauty the refuge has. And for those who have not, would feel compelled to experience this. This will remind them of the importance of conservation.
Secondly, Carter references presidential credibility in preservation. He talks about how president Dwight D. Eisenhower established this land solely to preserve its natural beauty. After that, Carter even talks about himself, about how he signed Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to safeguard these lands. He argues that all of these things, are something that the people of America have fought for. Carter and Eisenhower are respected for their actions and so we must trust their future actions in conservation.
Lastly, Carter proposes alternative solutions to the industrialization of this land. He argues that if the wilderness refuge "was consumed by a web of roads and pipelines, drilling rigs and industrial facilities" it would only "provide 1 to 2 percent of the oil our country consumes each day." He argues that the industrialization of this land would provide minimal benefits and permanently destroy something unique. Instead, he tells the audience to be more fuel efficient to make up for the lack of oil.
In conclusion, Carter is able to persuade his audience to preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by utilizing imagery, by referencing previous efforts, and by providing better solutions.
First of all, Carter uses appealing imagery to preserve. He describes his own visit to the wildlife refuge vividly. "During bright July days, we walked along ancient caribou trails and studied the brilliant mosaic of wildflowers, mosses, and lichens that hugged the tundra." The use of imagery with words like, "bright July days" or "lichens that hugged the tundra" paint a pleasant picture. For those who have been there will be reminded of the beauty the refuge has. And for those who have not, would feel compelled to experience this. This will remind them of the importance of conservation.
Secondly, Carter references presidential credibility in preservation. He talks about how president Dwight D. Eisenhower established this land solely to preserve its natural beauty. After that, Carter even talks about himself, about how he signed Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to safeguard these lands. He argues that all of these things, are something that the people of America have fought for. Carter and Eisenhower are respected for their actions and so we must trust their future actions in conservation.
Lastly, Carter proposes alternative solutions to the industrialization of this land. He argues that if the wilderness refuge "was consumed by a web of roads and pipelines, drilling rigs and industrial facilities" it would only "provide 1 to 2 percent of the oil our country consumes each day." He argues that the industrialization of this land would provide minimal benefits and permanently destroy something unique. Instead, he tells the audience to be more fuel efficient to make up for the lack of oil.
In conclusion, Carter is able to persuade his audience to preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by utilizing imagery, by referencing previous efforts, and by providing better solutions.
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