Main Idea-
In “Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Advice for Living”, RBG discusses her inspiring journey, challenges, and support in the process of becoming a supreme court justice.
Who’s the author?
The author is Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who for generations has fought against gender discrimination and in doing so inspired and changed many women’s lives with her journey. She was the second woman and first Jewish woman to serve the supreme court for 27 years. She tragically passed away on September 18, 2020, due to a long battle with pancreas cancer.
What’s the purpose?
The purpose of this Op-ed is to show how hard RBG had worked to get to where she wanted to be, and to encourage youth and women to never give up because if you want something, you have to be willing to fight hard for it. She discusses her support through it all and what motivated her, her family. She wanted to make a difference for woman and fight for women’s rights and equality, and in the end, she got her seat and made changes.
What’s the tone?
In this passage, RBG’s tone is very emotional meaning she is using pathos. She talks about her struggles with having a child and fearing her completion of college, and professors who helped her pursue her goal. She is speaking from the heart and is going through her life story to motivate and inspire the audience.
good thoughtful answers!