Rhetorical Analysis
Author: Charlie LeDuff

"What killed Aiyana Stanley-Jones?"

     In "What killed Aiyana Stanley-Jones," the authors main point is to make the reader aware of Detroit's deterioration. The author gives specific examples, such as, the death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones, JeRean Blake Nobles, and Chief Evans. Also to point out the crumbling homes, lack of education, and lack of employment do to the big auto corporations shutting down and leaving their buildings to crumble.
     In my opinion LeDuff gives every dirty detail on the terrible situations that have gone on in Detroit. This giving the reader a clear view. I feel as if the author is attempting to awaken Americans to help places like Detroit. To educate, promote jobs, and to have the proper equipment to protect and serve the people of Detroit. The author points out in his essay that the EMT's are not able to make it to emergencies as quick as they should. Firefighters have worn out equipment, and the police are not adequately trained. Without the proper training it led to Aiyana's death.
     This essay is unique by the clear detail LeDuff gives. To me it seems as if this essay could be turned into a movie. LeDuff kept me as the reader wanting more, keeping me entiged.