Philadelphia Remarks

First off I really enjoyed the movie! :) I found it really interesting to watch. The plot was very attention grabbing. There were many scenes that stuck out to me. Of course with the topic of the movie there will be many scenes which stand out and grab your attention. The following scenes stood out to me:

• The second meeting between Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington- I found it appalling how Washington reacted once he discovered Hanks had AIDS. He backed away and watched his every move including all he touched. He then immediately visited his doctor once Hanks left. This was a clear example of the ignorance present in society at the time regarding AIDS. This scene appealed to emotions or the Pathos rhetorical appeal. After viewing the scene I felt anger towards Washington for his reaction.
• The conversation Hanks ex bosses have after they receive court order- I feel like this scene enraged me the most! The words that were spoken are still ringing in my head. "He brought AIDS into our office, our bathrooms, to our company picnic, etc" The most outrageous statement I have heard throughout the movie. Not to mention it was their justification for firing Hanks. Again because of the anger reaction from this scene I feel it is the Pathos appeal.
• When Hanks collapses in the courtroom- This scene was very memorable. Throughout the scene there were shots that switched between the witness stand and Hanks. Each switch the pain in Hanks face worsened, until he finally collapsed. This stirred in me sadness and pity for Hanks. I thought if I were the jury I'd give him the win in the case. Again, Pathos appeal is evident in this scene.
• Hanks death- This is by far the saddest scene in the film. I almost wanted to cry. It ties up the movie and the journey Hanks has been through. It gave off a mixture of feelings, on one side happiness because he won sadness because his life is about to end.

Looking at all my memorable scenes they all caused some sort of emotional reaction from me.  Leading me to conclude that Pathos appeal is very strong in pulling in viewers or readers.