In “Sicko,” Michael Moore presents the flaws in the American health care system that have been the subject of continuous debate for many years. Despite the government's obligation to help people, nearly 46 million Americans lack health coverage, either because they are unable to afford these costs or because they have been rejected by health insurance companies. Thus, Moore asserts that because the current American health care system is incompetent and morally corrupt, the federal government should provide universal health care to all citizens, since American health care corporations disregard the rights of citizens Americans and make fraudulent decisions to make a profit. Throughout his film, he also uses ethos, logos, and pathos to emphasize the need to replace America's private health care system with a universal health care system. Michael Moore uses pathos to evoke emotions and persuade the audience to agree with his views on American health care. healthcare system. Throughout his film, he includes interviews with those who have lost their loved ones due to their problems with their insurance company in the United States. The most unforgettable and emotional interview was with Dawnelle Keys. When her two-year-old daughter, Mychelle, developed a fever exceeding 104 degrees Fahrenheit, her health care company, Kaiser, claimed to only support Mychelle at its in-network hospital. So, after hours of delay, she was rushed to Kaiser Hospital, but unfortunately went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead on arrival. Thinking back on this incident, great pain laments Dawnelle during her interview and streams of tears flow down her cheeks. This heartbreaking scene gives the audience a sense of attachment and great sympathy...... middle of paper ...... health care. However, if capitalism is to stay in America, universal health care may never see the light of day, as there will be innovation and competition among private companies. Additionally, a universal health care system could lead to high taxes and long lines. Yet Moore's use of rhetorical techniques appeals to viewers more with its positive aspects, such as expanding health care and reducing medical costs, than with its negative aspects. In fact, he uses moving interviews to make them feel genuine sympathy for the victims of America's irrational healthcare system. At the same time, he presents logos that expose the reality of greedy healthcare companies and uses ethos to back up his claims. As a result, Moore's effective use of pathos, logos, and ethos ultimately evokes the urgency of a universal healthcare system within the audience by the end of the film..