Pathos
The Invisible Man
by H. G. Wells

The Invisible Man: Pathos 1 key example

Definition of Pathos

Pathos, along with logos and ethos, is one of the three "modes of persuasion" in rhetoric (the art of effective speaking or writing). Pathos is an argument that appeals to... read full definition
Pathos, along with logos and ethos, is one of the three "modes of persuasion" in rhetoric (the art of effective speaking or writing). Pathos is... read full definition
Pathos, along with logos and ethos, is one of the three "modes of persuasion" in rhetoric (the art of effective... read full definition

Key Examples in The Invisible Man

Chapter 9: Mr. Thomas Marvel
Explanation and Analysis—Alliance with Mr. Marvel:

When Griffin convinces Mr. Marvel—a poor bachelor—to help him in Chapter 9, he uses pathos. First, he appeals to empathy. Griffin begins his pitch like this:

‘Here,’ I said, ‘is an outcast like myself. This is the man for me.’