Abstract
This work seeks to explore the importance of mentorship, even if its guidance and direction are characterized by flaws. By looking at entertainment media and the way in which mentors are sought for the purpose of passing the torch to a new generation of characters with new storylines, the work will explain how realistic portrayals of those within leadership positions are important. Specifically, the work will draw from plot points of mentors and mentees looking for something in their own lives. The mentors are able to give useful guidance, ultimately working in the mentees' best interests; the goal is to allow mentees to work toward a more independent and thoughtful approach for themselves. The work will ultimately depict a mirroring of reality, showing how flawed leadership can operate in ways that are better than no leadership at all.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Communication
Volume
53
Issue
1
First Page
29
Last Page
45
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Lucas, Paul and McCann, Abbey
(2021)
"Torch Rhetoric: Characterizations of Flawed Mentorship,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 53:
No.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol53/iss1/5
Copyright
©2021 Iowa Communication Association
