leonard’s black friday essay

Response 2: Read Leonards Black Friday essay. https://www.salon.com/2011/11/25/black_friday_consumerism_minus_civilization/; Go to YouTube, search for “Black Friday commercials,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wer7b29mreA start watching, and then, once you’ve sated yourself on grown men screaming at Justin Bieber, remakes of Rebecca Black’s “Friday,” and, most distressingly, the continuing adventures of the Crazy Target Lady, ask yourself this question: What does it all mean?

View the videos to better understand the essays references before writing your response.

Then, discuss the following questions: 1.) What is Leonards thesis and why is it a clear and arguable position; 2.) Does Leonard provide necessary background information or good reasons; list one; 3.) Does Leonard provide convincing evidence; list two; 4.) What does he use to appeal to the readers values; and 5.) Does his tone seem trustworthy; why?; 6.) Finally, does he provide any counterarguments? Explain. Fill two, typed pages.

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