Assertion Analysis #1

      In the Assertion quoted by John Green, he is stating that America's dream is a joke. By using silly statements and words into his assertion, the main point can be stated that The American dream is indeed a joke. For example, when he explains how his parents sacrificed so much for the dream of their son to have sex with a cheerleader. He describes how his parents leave Korea and, one day, dream for their son to lose his virginity to a cheerleader in western Northern Carolina. Furthermore, to also lose it in a women's bathroom in a Waffle House. The Assertion basically explains a silly experience of John Green's that pointed out how the American dream is not how everyone would believe it to be, but for it to be a joke rather than an idolistic dream.

      The Assertion quoted by John Green displays a sarcastic and silly mood towards the audience. His style in words displays in a sarcastic way that the American dream is a joke. The Author's style sets the mood and tone for the main point of the assertion. For example, using the last two words, "cheerleader sex," the audience is able to interpret his tone of sarcasm. When comparing both Martin Luther King Jr. to John Green, John's imagery is different from Martin's. John uses a verbal irony and is not as serious as Martin when referring to the American dream. Also, in the beginning of the assertion, his audience is not "Ladies and gentlemen," but "Lady and gentlemen," meaning his audience is different than usual for what people might believe.

      Due to this Assertion quoted by John Green, the audience is able to realize that the American dream, is in fact, a joke. It is also obvious that it was meant to make the audience, not only realize that the American dream was a joke, but to laugh as well. In addition, due to that, John Green was able to create a mood of sillyness. In fact, this assertion might even motivate people to have sex with a cheerleader. In conclusion, John Green's main point about the following assertion is that America's dream is not serious, but a joke.