These three appeals make the speech livelier and let the listener or reader connect with the speaker. Ethos is an appeal that deals with the speakers’ credibility. The President makes the first appeal to ethos in the beginning of the paragraph by stating, “I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed and mindful for the sacrifices borne by our ancestors.” He just telling us that he is thankful to us that we have elected him as our president to tackle all the problems that his country is facing. There was another statement that really built his ethos. He mentioned that there was once a time when a black man, like his father, would not be served in public restaurants.
This section speaks solely regarding the past, and the equality of our nation. Firstly, Lincoln alludes to the Declaration of Independence, and what it states, which is, “...all men are created equal.” With saying this, Lincoln proved his credibility and made it clear that he is trying his best to equalize his people. Lincoln proved his credibility by demonstrating to his people that he did his research, and has paid close attention to the previous events that occurred in their country. Another aspect of the speech that proved him credible, was his diction, for 87 years ago, which in this case was, “Four score and seven years ago….” Additionally, Lincoln capitalized the word, “Liberty.” By doing so, he emphasized its importance, and connects back to his claim, that peace and equality should be obtained, like the Declaration of Independence states. Lastly, Lincoln’s syntax in this first section, is very
Abraham Lincoln was not a man of high rank before his presidency; his only military experience was from being “captain of a militia unit that saw no action in the Black Hawk War (McPherson).” Even without the same education that his peers received, Lincoln was known to be a quick study, “He observed the successes and failures of his own and the enemy’s military commanders and drew apt conclusions; he made mistakes and learned from them; he applied his large quotient of common sense to slice through the obfuscations and excuses of military subordinates (McPherson).” He was also known for his admirable speeches which he wrote for himself by hand. His inaugural speeches evoked emotion in everyone: fathers and mothers, the elder and the children, as well as the blacks and whites. But his most important contributions and most recognized achievements occurred during the Civil War. The Emancipation was a crucial part of the North’s national strategy (McPherson). Lincoln stated that, “a military necessity, absolutely necessary to
The speech confirms for the audience the personal and inspiring leadership of King Henry V. His speech is a classic example of refrain, of boosting confidence and raising the courage of his men so that they could carry of such a famous victory. To do so Henry employs strategies for psychological motivation, which comes in the form of language and rhetoric. It’s Henry’s ability and art of using language to persuade which motivates his men to carry on. He is a complete master of political rhetoric and has a sense of the importance of language; he knows what to say, how to say it and when to say it. In the opening of the speech, Henry’s focus is to rouse his men into a killing frenzy.
In my opinion, the Gettysburg Address is such a great speech because of its power opening, brevity, and a perusable ending. First of all, Abraham Lincoln started his speech with a powerful opening, which impressed people of different diversities. For example, the quote “Four score and seven years ago our father brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal,” shows his favor for an equal society. In the quote, Lincoln mean that a long time ago, people fought for the liberty of the United States, and they believed that all men are equal. Lincoln ensured that all people including the black and white people, are created equally.
For instance, Malcolm describes Macbeth as a ‘sergeant’. To be called a sergeant in the 11th century would be the equivalent of being rewarded as captain; this shows that he was thought to have a high status and a high level of respect from other people. Also, this quote suggests that Macbeth was portrayed as a hero and an inspiration to his fellow soldiers. Whereas Macbeth appears to be respected for his bravery and is seen in a positive light, Heathcliff is thought to be “rough as a saw edge”. This merely demonstrates the sharpness within his personality, yet from Heathcliff’s first appearance in Wuthering Heights, the audience is given the impression that Heathcliff is powerless and vulnerable to ill treatment from other characters.
Common sense by Thomas Paine Paine says that there has never been a better time to fight for independence, as the colonies have never been more united and are full of soldiers who have fought in the recent French and Indian war. But Paine's most powerful argument against reconciliation deals with the toll this conflict is taking on the colonies. Moreover, this clever man then labels people of America “sufferers” and “grievously oppressed,” immediately assuring all common citizens that he was sympathetic toward their collective plight. Paine expresses his focus on ideas, not men, and thus establishes his relative intent to focus objectively. The world is your destiny.
He even spoke out at a funeral for Athenian soldiers who died in the battle, and explained that the survival of Athenian democracy depended on this war. This very speech was one of the greatest highlights of his life as a democrat, as it displayed his leadership and dedication to his people, and it showed how much he believed in democracy and how important it is to a successful nation. In this speech, he states that the power of the country does not come strictly from the government, but of the country as a whole, as the citizens of the country make up almost the entire population. He believed that every person is equal, and their contribution in democracy should not be influenced by the person’s class, but rather the person’s abilities. He also believed that no one’s contribution to the democracy should be effected as a result of their poverty.
An American Hero, to me, is a citizen of the United States, whom tries and succeeds immensely in helping the country to succeed in its quest to become one of the most, if the most, powerful countries in the known world. No matter what sacrifices they must make. This is my own definition based on a mixture of Hero, which is: “A man of distinguished courage or ability; admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities,” (Dictionary 1). You must also take the basic definition of American, which is a more obvious definition, meaning simply: “A Citizen, of the United States of America,” (Dictionary 2). Eugene Victor Debs was a great man, but was he really an American Hero?
His ability to influence people of all colors to examine their views of equality and racial issues was amazing. He was instrumental in the way the United States revised laws to ensure people are equal regardless of the color of their skin. Dr. King was a very well educated man and also an eloquent speaker. He used emotions and logic to get his points across to the audiences he was trying to reach. His most famous speech earned him the “Man of the Year Award” and he also was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.