rashford - character Flashcards
“men, women, caregivers are all calling out for help and we aren’t listening”
A list is effective to emphasise the number and variety of people who are struggling to keep thousands of children from starvation. The word “help” highlights the crucial assistance Rashford is trying to provide as he knows first hand how hard it is for children to function on an empty stomach. This helps to highlight Rashford’s altruism which…
“Parents who are sacrificing their own meals for their children”
The word “sacrifice” has connotations of abandonment and loss, suggesting that parents are giving up their basic needs for the sake of their children. It also pinpoints Rashford’s awareness and empathy for parents who are going to great lengths to save their children from malnourishment. This further links to Rashford’s altruistism which…
“people are existing on a knife’s edge: one missed bill is having a spiral effect”
the phrase “knife’s edge” frightens the reader as the word “knife” has connotations of being hurt and vulnerable. This suggests that these families feel extremely unprotected. The word “edge” describes how dangerously close some families are to poverty and how Rashford wants to aid them and protect them from the “spiral effect” of not having enough money. This links to Rashford’s altruistim which…
“Food banks and soup kitchens were not alien to us”
The words “food” and “soup” underline how desperate Rashford’s family were for their sources of nutrition. The word “alien” has connotations of unfamiliar and strange which suggests that most people won’t be able to understand what it means to be imprisoned in poverty, or what it feels like to be unaware of when your next meal will be. This underlines Rashford’s humility which…
“The system was not built for families like mine to succeed”
Emotive language is used effectively to highlight Rashford’s insight into his experience with poverty. The phrase “families like mine” emphasises how intensely he can relate to the thousands of people in England who spend most of their time famished due to the government not doing enough to support them. This further emphasises Rashford’s humble upringing which…
“My mum: a single parent who would sacrifice anything she had for our happiness”
Emotive language is used to emphasise how much Rashford’s mum gave up for the benefit of her children. Rashford understands that it isn’t always the parents fault that their children aren’t being properly fed; he believes that good parents shouldn’t be criticised if they are unable to earn enough money to feed them in the first place. This links to Rashford’s humble upbringing which…
“This is a system failure”
A minor sentence is impactful as it forces the reader to focus on the country’s errors in assisting people who can’t afford to feed their families. The word “failure” really puts into perspective the neglect and unfair treatment that families have been receiving, whilst also highlighting Rashford’s ultimate goal of convincing the government to do more for its country - this links to Rashford’s determination…
“make protecting the lives of some of our most vulnerable a top priority”
The word “vulnerable” illustrates how at risk and endangered some children are due to their inability to obtain a proper meal everyday. Rashford uses the phrase “top priority” to explain how important it is to keep children well fed during the day so they can function and learn without their stomachs rumbling constantly. This further links to Rashford’s determination…
“I would be doing myself, my family and my community an injustice if I didn’t stand here today with my voice and my platform and ask you for help”
A list is used to emphasise the scale and variety of people who supported Rashford during a time when he wasn’t receiving the right amount of food on a daily basis. The word “injustice” suggests that it would be wrong and unfair to all Rashford’s loved ones if he didn’t try to make a change for a cause that affected his entire childhood. This outlines Rashfords’s unbeatable determination…
topic sentence, evaluation - altruism
Rashford uses fantastic lists to illustrate his unending altruism for people who are suffering serious deprivation which links to him…
…by highlighting his altruism for families who cannot afford to put food on the table everyday.
topic sentence, evaluation - humble
Rashford uses incredible emotive language to emphasise his humility after spending his entire childhood in poverty, illustrating him as…
…by illustrating his humility and gratitude to his mum for always taking care of her children.
topic sentence, evaluation - determination
The writer uses powerful word choice to convey his unending determination to abolish poverty and child hunger which makes him…
…by proving his constant determination to end poverty and child hunger
