Examines Shakespeare's use of logical, emotional and ethical arguments using a passage from Hamlet, Kind Lear and Macbeth.4 source from Internet, work cited, mla, 12fonth, 7-10 paragraphWilliam Shakespeare, the greatest writer of the English language, uses techniques such as logic, emotion and ethics in his writings. These elements called logos, pathos and ethos are represented in his works. They play an important role in the audience's attitude towards the show. The effects of these techniques can be seen in plays such as Hamlet, King Lear and Macbeth. Shakespeare uses rhetorical appeals in his writings. Hamlet's soliloquy, for example, uses the expression of pathos more. Pathos interferes with the emotional appeals, sentimental images, and visualizations depicted in the writing. The character's expression of pathos is evident as he says everything from the heart and is seriously considering suicide. It has an effect on the reader by making them feel sympathy towards him and his situation. For example, he says, “For those who would bear whips and jeers at times” (Shakespeare, pg.4), meaning those who would face the struggles of life. He also says, “Thus conscience makes cowards of us all” (Shakespeare, pg.4), meaning that our inner self prevents us from doing what we want. Logic or logos presents appeals to common sense and comparison between two things. Hamlet uses logos when he wonders whether it is more honorable to live with life's misfortunes or to die young and avoid difficulties. He states, “The unknown country from whose borders no traveler returns” (Shakespeare, Pg.4), meaning that the reason we choose to live life is because we know nothing about death except that it is final. Follows h... in the middle of the sheet... his kinsman and his subject" (act.1 scene.7). Macbeth also explains that he is Duncan's current host, as well as the fact that Duncan is a good king. There are many other reasons not to kill him However, upon hearing this, Lady Macbeth appeals to pathos, ridiculing Macbeth's masculinity: “When you dared to do it, then you were a man; / And to be more than you were, you would be / You would be much more of a man" (P.2, act1, scene7). The pathos is effective because Macbeth feels emasculated after his wife tells him so. Macbeth further defines his ethics, stating that he is not afraid of dying: “I will not fear death and ruin”(P.3, Act.5, scene3). In conclusion, Shakespeare uses three different rhetorical appeals in his plays to completely persuade someone the rhetorical appeals are Logos, Pathos and Ethos which are used to reveal the characters throughout the play.