1. Reflect on the evolution of a selected character from Seasons 1 to 3 of the hit HBO television Show The Wire (e.g., Stringer Bell, or anyone else who survived to almost the end of Season 3, such as also Omar, the police, the law, gangs, Bubbles, Johnny or anyone else).

2. Think about persuasion and analyze the persuasion style used in one of these scenes. Be specific as to how Logos, Pathos and Ethos are used to persuade the audience in the scene. Review the elements of persuasion and identify which were used and how effective they were. Were they original to the character or derivative of other character formulations in the Wire or other works of art or settings?

• D'Angelo Explains the Game of Chess (Season 1, Episode 3)
• Omar Testifies Against Bird (Season Two, Episode 6)
• Levy in the courtroom when Omar is testifying (Season Two, Episode 6)
• D'Angelo Barksdale Breaks Down The Great Gatsby (Season Two, Episode 6)
• Rawls Comstat scene (Season 3 Episode 1)
• Bunny Colvin's Paper Bag Speech (Season 3, Episode 2)
• Avon and Stringer on the Rooftop (Season 3, Episode 11)
• Snoop Buys a Nail Gun (Season 4, Episode 1)
• Carcetti speech- Tough on Crime (Season 5 Episode 6)

3. We see Stringer Bell in business school-Discuss Stringer's application of business principles to the game and to his attempts to get into more legitimate businesses.

• What worked and what didn't?
• Does the rise of Marlo and his crew (The Stanfield gang) demonstrate Stringer had a failed corporate strategy?
• Was Stringer Bell an effective leader?
• What tactical mistakes did Stringer Bell make in Seasons 2 and 3?

Please cite any sources/ research in APA.

Thank you!