- According to Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, writers should use the model of “entering the conversation” because it engage others and gives them an idea about the topic one is trying to argue. This can be seen on “that we listen carefully to others, including those who disagree with us, and then engage with them thoughtfully and respectfully”. This shows that by allowing others to express their ideas one is able to understand the opponents perspective and be able to communicate a counterargument regarding about the issue, which in turn strengthening ones stand. This allows the opponent to understand the other argument while feeling engage.
- Learning to look at artwork help us analyze other situations because it can help one to examine a situation with precision and recognize patterns. Artwork can also train one to see different points of views that others may not see, thus allowing them to investigate further and more accurately.
I agree with you that when we listen to other people’s arguments, we can understand their perspectives and better analyze our responses.
Jericho, I like the way you use the word “training” here. This might imply that there is one way to look that we are trained to perform, but I think what you’re saying is that looking at art trains us to be flexible.