It is evident that I experienced significant growth as a writer from my first draft to my final draft, as I provided more depth and perception, recognized the specific audience, and engaged with the text. My first attempt touches on the use of ethos and pathos but does so in a superficial manner, not delving into how these rhetorical devices are specifically employed or the reason for doing so. My final writing, however, offers a detailed analysis of how the author connects with his audience, the emotions he evokes, and his purpose for doing so. This shows a more sophisticated understanding of rhetorical strategies and a greater ability to discuss their use in a nuanced way. Additionally, in my first attempt, I generally mentioned rhetorical devices but did not connect them to the intended audience at all. A critical component to consider when analyzing texts is who the intended audience is and what the author wants from them. In my final draft, it is evident that I was able to recognize this, as I explicitly identify white women as the target audience and describe how Staples' rhetorical strategies are tailored to impact them. This shows an enhanced ability to analyze and articulate the relationship between the text, the author, and the intended audience. Lastly, my final draft shows a much more meaningful and engaged interaction with the text. I critically examined the mechanisms of Staples evoking feelings from his audience and evaluated the effectiveness of doing so. If I could make one last revision to this specific paragraph, I would attempt to emphasize exactly what aspect of Staples' experience he seeks empathy about. In doing so, I would create an even more meticulous and detailed analysis of his text.