-
Essay / The Influence of Rhetoric - 538
Few consider the dynamic influence that the rhetoric of the world has on us; however, it radically shapes many elements of our lives. If I was stuck alone on a desert island from the very moment I became aware of my existence, I would be a completely different person. My personality, actions and characteristics which are heavily influenced by my parents, friends and society would be totally different without their presence on the desert island. My parents influence a lot of who I define myself. They provide me with constant advice and guidance whenever I am with them, as well as when I am away. By taking what I have observed from them and what they say, I can create a lifestyle for myself based on this knowledge. Without their presence on the desert island, I would wonder where and how to lead my life. Thanks to my parents and family, I became a Christian by learning about Christ, and I acquired important moral and social values from this experience. On the island without them, I would be a more selfish and inconsiderate person without me....