How does knowing more about an author contribute to our

understanding of their ethos?

Watch this short video about the making of Malala Yousafzai:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AitiZ8nTabM. It offers a bit of

background and insight into her character. How does knowing more

about an author contribute to our understanding of their ethos? How

does seeing this video impact your reading of her speech?

You could answer this question also in terms of MLK, Jr. Here's a

short biography on him:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ank52Zi_SO.

The same

questions apply: How does knowing more about an author contribute

to our understanding of their ethos? How does seeing this video

impact your reading of her speech?