“The Power of Rhetoric in Social Movements: A Critical Analysis of Griffin and Fabj’s Theories”

You should write a 600-800 words original response to  Leland Griffin (1969)“A Dramatistic Theory of the Rhetoric of Movements” and Fabj (1998) “Intolerance, Forgiveness and Promise in the Rhetoric of Conversion: Italian Women Defy the Mafia.” The paper should demonstrate your ability to integrate the material from the text, analyze it critically and provide your reaction.
1) Make sure to identify the key arguments/relevant concepts in the the readings. As far as Griffin’s essay, focus on the three stages of a movement and the rhetorical strategies he identifies as characteristic to the different stages. 
2) Summarize what the authors meant, or at least what you think the authors meant, and try to see the world with that theoretical lense.
3) Whenever possible, integrate examples from past or current social movements.