whites). Olivia's father's story of having his life saved by white colleagues on the job reinforces the emotional comfort level with the tolerant Miles family.
The last beat of the story recalls the day of the riots. Pathos is employed in respect of Olivia's disappointment at not getting to go to the prom, scheduled the night that the riot began; her sympathy for the white man mauled by the mob; and the concern that the Miles parents have for their daughter's well-being. Ethos is employed in respect of Olivia's "ethical quandary" over joining the looters (Rimer 82) and the reference to her father's ethical training. Ethos and pathos combine in Olivia's account of hearing with satisfaction the minister who condemned the looters from the pulpit.
The story closes on an emotional note. Rimer cites Olivia's ambition to be a lawyer, which reflects her desires. That Olivia and her boyfriend eventually did get to the prom resonates with emotional sympathy. That Olivia is "exuberant[]" about getting the Disneyland job provides the reader with an emotional payoff (R
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