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Gwendolyn Ann Smith's poem "We're All Someone's Freak" discusses the
distinguishes us. The poem brings a theme of equality. It makes no difference what other
people think. “You see, I've learnt not only that I have to do whatever it takes to be happy,
regardless of the challenges I may face, but also that I am solely responsible for my own
comfort or discomfort about my gender. Gwendolyn Ann Smith discusses her experience
and better ideas on transgenderism in the essay We're All Someone's Freak. She employs a
variety of literary styles to craft a compelling as well as personal account of her beliefs. I
may frown at what others may do, but what others do cannot change who I am.” (p.184).
Gwendolyn Ann Smith's poem “We are All Someone Freak” has used rhetoric as a literary
We end up with another one of two choices: should we drive others like ourselves
away to fit in best? Or are we looking for our kind, comfort, and company? In that respect,
if we are all "freaks," would that imply we are all "normal" each other also — and
deserving of embracing? (Smith,29). Smith argues that individuals always tear down
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individuals who look different to one other to seem more normal rather than "freaks."
Instances of many other marginalized groups who similarly tend to see individuals
in their groups as "freaks" are furriers vs. fur followers. The author believes that we are
looking for other "freaks," those transgender persons who try to talk about their journeys,
but that they have to gather in a covert place away from the public for fear of being
branded as freaks.
I was confronted with this situation when my high school classmate found out he
was homosexual. I never looked for him as a "free,"; instead, I helped him. I have chosen
social circles in which I am today because they are free from judges and don't find
individuals wrong. I can understand from Smith'sSmith's writing that people first do not
want to be genuine because they fear being evaluated. Many people are not open to
In conclusion, the persuasive strategy is effective on the author's goal and the
audience. You'll need to take action to make your audience regard you as trustworthy as
well as fascinating, in addition to learning how they feel about the topic you're discussing.
The audience's impression of you as a speaker has a significant impact on whether or not
they accept your proposal. This aspect of the speech was dubbed ethos by Aristotle; the
meaning was practical. Secondly, the strategies have used logos appropriately. Using
sound reasoning is another approach to improve your ethos as well as overall chances of
influencing the listeners. Each emphasis of the arguments in a persuasive message will be
on the reasons to support your singular purpose declaration. Socrates referred to this
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Smith, Gwendolyn Ann. “We’re All Someone’s Freak.” Gender Outlaws: The Next
Generation, edited by Kate Bornstein and S. Bear Bergman, Seal Press, 2010,
pp. 26-30.