This essay is a pretty typical analysis of a body of work by a respected contributor to the arts. Many of you will recognize the work of Clint Eastwood (Webpage). Even though it seems as though the authors are simply intent on performing an analysis, they have a purpose. They want to change our opinions regarding the way we perceive and appreciate certain works of Clint Eastwood. Your job, again, will be to read the essay and determine who the audience is and what the authors hope the readers will do or believe.
Read pages 266 to 276, “Gran Torino: Showdown in Detroit, Shrimp Cowboys, and a New Mythology” by John M. Gourlie and Leonard Engel.
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