The Finisher

At the start of the semester I didn't know what to make of Rhetor Rick and all of the potential knowledge and wisdom he had to offer. Now that we've reached the end of the semester I see that he could, even on his worst day, put both the Dos Equis man and Chuck Norris to shame.

I have taken numerous English classes, logic classes, and psychology classes, but this class will stand out among them in the way something ancient, appealing, and beautiful sticks out from the ordinary and familiar. It's clear that rhetoric has always been present, but that I have simply not had the tools or knowledge to see it. Now, perhaps, when arguing or being presented with an argument, I won't be caught off guard without knowing what hit me or how the blows occurred. It's clear that it will be useful in my speaking and writing, and it is also clear that I have a lot of work to do (lifelong work) to truly hone and appreciate its power, maximize its effects, and use it in the right situations with ethics in check.

Though my posts will stop with this post as the semester comes to a close, cheers to you, Rhetor Rick! I've been glad to be your disciple this semester.

In closing, please accept this deliberate attempt to divert you from my post as a token of my appreciation:



Civilian out