Social commentary is a “comment” on what is going on in society. it criticizes aspects of society in order to cause people to think about issues and to work to make changes. how do the four selections in this unit serve as social commentaries?

the tree invited all its friends to its lumber party. the party was at saruman's tower in isengard because saruman had killed some trees

the answer to the given question above would the one that wiesel is establishing and how is ethos by appeal to his authority in having survived the holocaust. hope this answers your question.

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