Comparing Darwin with Agassi

Considering the intended audience of both Origin of Species and Open, both effectively let the reader into the mindset of the author. In fact, both works have a specific audience, which explains the writing style of each. While Darwin writes for a group of scientific elites, Agassi inspires many who are involved in tennis. For example, "I have now recapitulated the chief facts and considerations which have thoroughly convinced me that species have changed, and are still slowly changing by the preservation and accumulation of successive slight favorable variations" (Darwin). Darwin directly writes through his mindset to effectively justify his theories. He employs intellectual language, which responds well, considering the intended audience. Clearly, through his use of scientific terms and vocabulary, Darwin writes this solely for the interpretation of scientists. Morever, Agassi strives to inspire tennis players by illustrating his experiences around the game. "You don't actually hate tennis. Yes. But you don't hate hate it. I do. I hate it" (Agassi). Indeed, by recalling a conversation he had with his future wife, Agassi lets the reader directly into his mind and explains his thoughts. This style makes Agassi more relatable and the reader feels what he feels. They learn from his past mistakes and respond well to the text. Both Darwin and Agassi employ their unique style of writing in order to effectively reach the reader.