1. Heather Havrilesky's insight to Mad Men is she wants to explain and believes that the "American Dream" is not what everyone see's it to be. It is not as simple as a "dream". She gives examples of how having the American dream is not enough for these characters. For example, when the author explains the relationship of Jane and Roger.
2. The author establishes her authority to write about this show by explaining that she is a TV show critic. She wrote about this for Salon in 2010. This small passage on the bottom of page 170 proves her career. Also, it is expressing mostly her opinion with references to the show and real life.
3. Havrilesky appeals to the readers emotions by starting with the introduction of the American dream and what people want in life. Also, in the passage she discusses relatable examples of the characters problems they have in life. In the very beginning she discusses the "American Dream" being a fantasy and not attainable. She uses vivid examples of things people hope for.
4. I am not previously familiar with this show Mad Men, however the author has made me slightly interested. I did not what it was about before and now I believe I have the basic idea of the show. I think Havreilsky displays the show being about the reality and real life situations of the "American Dream" and how it is like living in a fantasy world. It seems that the characters are never fully satisfied with what they have, even if what they have in considered enough by other people. They are always striving for more for it to be good enough. I would watch it because I want to see the problems the characters face and how they manage them.
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