In his speech, well-known white American abolitionist Wendell Phillips praises the noteworthy accomplishments of Haitian general Toussaint-Louverture, the most powerful leader in Haiti, that have been disregarded. He evidently had a keenness for the man, for his praise borders on outright astonishment for him. Phillips' purpose is to lionize Louverture and bring light to his remarkable deeds. He constructs an admiring tone in order to communicate with his readers the idea of equal importance among all historical figures and does so by using historical allusions. Phillips begins his commemorative speech by acknowledging Napoleon and Washington, two honorable people of history.
INTRODUCTION A. Attention Grabber & Introduction statement: Our national flag, the epitome of our democracy, we all fly it with pride. It symbolizes so many great aspects of our freedom, but yet nothing more symbolic than how it represents the ultimate sacrifice paid by our men and women in uniform. The flag reminds us of the rights, privileges, and freedoms we so dearly enjoy today. Lest we forget our service members for they paid the final costs.
Jefferson Log The Declaration of Independence is the single most important document in American history. No doubt it was looked down upon by the upper echelons in England and perhaps, it was even laughed at. Nevertheless, Jefferson’s declaration transformed the colonists into one single free minded individual. Although there are many historians who would love to contradict Jefferson and several parts of the declaration, there is a strong statement of democracy, human equality, and freedom throughout the document. These ideals have inspired generation after generation, but the fundamental pillars of the Declaration of Independence can also be found in the text of two men, Montesquieu and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Mark Sharktier Smitch AP Lang February 26th, 2013 AP Write 2: Alfred M. Green A true lover of his country, Alfred M. Green believes in the true equality of all men. This vexing persuasion brings forth the power in his statements. By demonstrating true patriotism, religion, family, Green generates motivation that is felt by all. His diction adds a powerful factor in persuading his audience, and the ideas he demonstrates accurately portray his vast knowledge. Green commences his attack my immediately mentioning the backbone of American principles, “...who hearts burns the love of country, of freedom, and of civil and religious toleration.” This instills desire into African Americans to strive in favor of fighting the Civil War, to protect their rights as African Americans and as people.
It is the last part that draws our attention. Lincoln was totally committed to the idea of a government based on the freedom of the individual. The creation of the United States not only guaranteed freedom to all its citizens, and to the rest of the world. Here was a place where men could be free. After surveying the battlefield, he realized that “the brave men, living and dead, who struggled here,” (Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, 1863) had already, by their bravery, consecrated the
“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; that these are life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.” The declaration of independence was made hundreds of years ago but not many people have those rights. Maya Angelou wrote the poem “On The Pulse Of Morning” for president Clintons inaugural in 1992. Her poem describes what people had to endure to live the American dream and she states that we belong here and nothing can take that dream away from us. Living in America in the past has been very difficult, you had to do something to be someone. For example, Maya Angelou begins with the dinosaurs were once here but they died and all we have left
He talks about without faith all this nothing, faith will bring a country together creating a world were all individuals are equal and that his is ultimate goal and his true passion To conclude his speech he takes lines from one of the most famous songs in America, “My country Tis of thee” he says one day we can sing it will a new meaning. The new meaning that we are proud of our country, how can you have a passion for a country that allows lynching and injustice treatment? When you sing it you will one day take pride and hold your head up high. Then He begins to yell “let freedom ring” and that he did. He names different parts of the world from New york to Coloardo to Tennesese, “from, every mountain side let freedom ring”.
Battles such as Bunker Hill, Lexington and Concord, and Saratoga, gave hope to all the people and a sight of freedom in their eyes. There was no choice left but to create their on republican views and values that would respect all men and the Declaration of Independence was the beginning of that. George Washington would also step up and lead the country by giving them victory in important battles and becoming the colonist’s first president. He was the first person to be fair to even the enemy as he allowed them to escape and was what really showed the republican values and the respect, fairness, liberty, and freedom the colonies new government have been searching for. Hmmm…?
The image of Tank Man is also universal, and it needs no words to be understood. One of the most famous images of the man was taken by Stuart Franklin, and it ultimately won a World Press Award. Another well known image was taken by Jeff Widener, an Associated Press photographer, from the window of a nearby hotel. Many activists and idealists see the potential for a small action to make a big difference when they look at a picture of Tank Man. The image suggests that each individual member of a society has a duty and an obligation to stand up for what they believe is
Though Gawain pridefully upholds the highest perfection of moral codes and Christian knighthood, he comes to recognize a painful lesson; that all men are merely human, and thus imperfect as nature created him. Gawain’s first test is exemplified by Green Knight’s challenge to exchange blows with an axe. The Green Knight presents a most fearsome sight to the Christian court of King Arthur, for his vigor