With the release of one of the most intense episode of Grey's Anatomy last Thursday, I decided to examine this show more closely with a rhetoric point of view.
This show, created by Shonda Rhimes, first aired in 2005. With 11 seasons, and still going. A TV that follows fictional surgeons, their surgeries and the drama that comes with it. This show is popular among adults and young adults alike. But what is the appeal? Why are we so drawn to this show and continue to watch it week by week?
Although there are different ways to rhetorically analyze this show, I'm going to focus on 'pathos'.
The 'pathos' appeal is all about the emotional reaction of the viewers, and connecting it back to their values. Although I'm not pre-med, or even had a major surgery, I'm still very interested in this show and find myself connecting to the characters in every episode. The drama in this show is essential, and even though unrealistic and a little over the top, it gives the show it's biggest appeal. The romance and betrayal in this show is primarily what the non-pre-meds seem to be drawn to the most. Without it, would just be medical terminology that only med students would understand and there's nothing suspenseful about that.
Even though the life of a real life surgeon isn't as glamorous. dramatic and ideal as the show makes it out to be, but that's what makes this show stand out.
How is pathos used this the shows. You do not listed any examples of pathos that occurred in the shows. I do not understand how the show make a emotion connection.
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