Question 7 (Essay Worth 25 points)
(04.01 HC)
In his closing argument during the Hinckley assassination trial, defense attorney Vincent Fuller said to the jury
"First is the spring of 1976 when John Hinckley impulsively (goes) out, abruptly sells his automobile and goes to California to become a rock
star or a song writer. Unrealistic, absolutely unrealistic. He had not had one moment of training in music. And he believed he would come on
the front of Hollywood and be an instant success. Needless to say, he was a total failure and it resulted in his depression, despair, and
disappointment. He made another aborted effort, I believe in 1978, where the doctors testified he went to Nashville again with great
expectations of being a rock star. Once again his hopes were dashed, because, obviously, these were unrealistic goals. Whether at that point
in time they are psychotic, obviously we are not qualified to address that. You should consider that, though, in your deliberations."
Evaluate Fuller's argument in terms of logos, pathos, and ethos. Use evidence from the statement to support your answer. Your response
should be a minimum of five sentences