Passage Summary: Ellsworth acts like he is morally superior to everyone else, so it makes sense that he would get defensive and upset if the news said he was doing something shady at work.

Conclusion: People who know Ellsworth will not be surprised that he is offended by media suggestions of his unethical business practices.

Reasoning: Ellsworth is known for being self-righteous and for claiming his generation is more idealistic than the previous greedy one.

Analysis: The argument assumes that being self-righteous and idealistic naturally leads to being offended by accusations of being unethical. However, there is a logical gap because the premises describe his personality, while the conclusion describes a specific emotional reaction to criticism. To guarantee this conclusion, we need a bridge that says anyone who is self-righteous and touts their own idealism would necessarily be offended by such media reports. It is a bit like assuming a vegan would be offended by a steakhouse invitation; it seems likely, but we need a rule to make it a logical certainty.