The goals he states strongly appeal to ethos, by making connections with the everyday American citizen. He personalizes his speech in looking forward to the future while using the past as an example. Kennedy is smart to do so, one can only go forward but to be successful we must learn from the past. He states “We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom-signifying renewal as well as change.” Being
At the beginning of the inaugural address Kennedy begins with a strong and reassuring statement “We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom-symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning-signifying renewal, as well as change.” (Kennedy) This statement demonstrates humility by removing his personal gain and turning it into a victory for the American people. Then JFK uses emotion, or pathos, of the audience by addressing the topic on most Americans mind, “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet Thomas 2 any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” (Kennedy) This is a good example of how he uses emotion to bring peace to the minds of the U.S. citizens and encourage them to unite as one. Another example of pathos in the beginning of his speech is when
He states that his election “symbolizes an end as well as a beginning” and “signifies renewal as well as change”. This use of antithesis portrays the gap between the younger generation of Americans and the older generation. He unites them under one goal and one purpose by using antithesis, despite their differences. This rhetorical strategy not only appeals to the audience but also informs his audience that America will be advancing forward in achieving long term accomplishments. He later then applies the rhetorical strategy of declarative.
A rhetorical question is a question that is asked in order to make a point, it is asked merely for effect with no answer expected (Merriam-Webster, 2011). The Rhetorical question that JFK asks in his inaugural speech was: “Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and west, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort?”(John F. Kennedy) This question basically asks the millions of Americans to join in his efforts, to get behind him and help assure the more “fruitful life. By asking this question he is calling the American people, not only to realize the hostility that had been happening between countries but also to do something and to take action. He is inspiring them to do more for their country and causing them to think what they are willing to do for their country and at what
Rhetorical Analysis of JFK’s Inaugural Address John F. Kennedy was exceptionally talented in his ability of using tropes and schemes. This skillset is always imperative in any literature related work. The rhetorical strategies Kennedy uses in his inaugural address help him to achieve success with his ethos, pathos, and logos. Kennedy’s purpose in his speech is to reach out to America and raise their morale. He is also trying to show that he has true concern for the people, instead of simply having his own personal agenda of becoming president.
Or what about Martian Luther King, a man who changed history by his “I have a dream” speech given on the steps of Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC on August 28, 1963? (People Who Shaped the History) People have reformed our past years, but all it is, is history. Now we need people changing the present and future for the better. We as humans have so much potential to have something great that not every one takes advantage of. Most of the huge impacts and historical dates don’t involve being in a school.
The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 remains to have significant influence across every nation. Sovereigns upon this international stage have adopted this political order as part of their foreign policy. Initially established by President James Monroe, it has become a longstanding presence within the United States foreign policy over the years. The original purpose of the Monroe Doctrine was to secure the “continents” of the United States from outside threats; more importantly, from any further advancement of the European nation. As a young nation maturing into a respected power, the United States, a spectator society as it were, would ideally police and protect their “brethren republics” of Latin America and other nations within the Western
Kennedy says, “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty”(939). Kennedy promises to protect Americans’ rights and help any friend at any price to ensure the survival of liberty. We all know that Americans are fortunate to have unalienable human rights that not all people around the world have, and that what makes America distinctive. Moreover, Kennedy speaks to his fellow citizens of the world and states, “Ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man”(941). He encourages people around the world not to wait for what can America help them on, but what they can do if they cooperate with others as members of this world to protect an essential element, which is freedom, to improve the criteria of life to all people who were deprived from it.
However, freedom also has its limitations it may not interfere with other privileges or rights. In order to maintain Jefferson’s philosophy on liberty, a compromise must be made between freedom of expression and censorship. Although people are promised by the Constitution a right to freedom of expression, there are certain boundaries which are never to be crossed. It is the responsibility of the government to preserve the law while supporting the people; for the U.S. democracy is run by consent of the people. A prime example of this controversial issue is the system of television ratings.
Dr. King starts off by stating that his speech “will go down as one of the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation” (King, 383). This contrasts with Lincoln’s Address because Dr.King was very aware of the influence his speech would have on the country. John F Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” also relates to the irony of President Lincoln’s Address by stating that “We dare not forget that today we are heirs of that first revolution”(Kennedy, 380). Kennedy was saying that we can not forget our past and where we got our ideals of equality and freedom.Lincoln’s Address also sheds light on the value of the events, the fight at hand and the need for unity, which Dr.King and President Kennedy both speak about. When John F. Kennedy was giving his Inaugural Address he was talking about a celebration of freedom while Dr.King was giving an inspirational speech of hope for that justice.