John Q Scene

A scene that stood out to me from the film John Q is when John and his wife came into the room with the doctors to learn about their son's health status. When the doctors were explaining about Michael's status, they were explaining it to the Archibald parents using very intellectual terms. This scene portrayed a ethos appeal because the doctors seemed to know what they were talking about. They seemed to be professionals who were very experienced. Additionally, the scene portrayed a logos appeal because when the parents asked Dr. Raymond Turner to explain in easier terms, the doctor described Michael's status clearly. He illustrated how Michael's heart was 3 times as large as a normal heart. As more information was poured out and that the parents realized that their son may not live for much longer, a pathos appeal was revealed. They were in quite a shock and reacted with sad emotions. This scene is significant because this is when the parents first find out about Michael's condition and the outcomes that may come.