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A Rhetorical Analysis Of A Moralistic Article By Cesar Chavez

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In the moralistic article written by Cesar Chavez, he uses several exceptionally persuasive literary devices to convey his contempt of violence and his aspiration for nonviolent resistances. He expertly plays on pathos and logos by using sanguine diction, a cordial tone, and juxtaposition. Chavez’s entire emotional appeal is based on the optimistic diction he uses to show he desperately wishes for a peaceful conflict resolution to violent or unjust situations. For instance, he writes that “Dr. King’s entire life was an example of power that nonviolence brings to bear in the real world.” This is Chavez’s attempt at using a historical figure in order to create a relatable connection between his own movement, and the national Movement Dr. King led. Chavez not only uses Dr Martin Luther King’s revolution as a connecter, but also with his repetitive use of the word “we.” By showing he is one of the people, they rally behind him, hear his words and support him as a man of and for the people. Likewise, in the …show more content…

The instance in which Chavez states, “Nonviolence supports you if you have a just and moral cause,” he is claiming that violence is the root of corruption and deceit, similarly, he is also declaring that nonviolent protest is always pure and candor. Chavez’s tone seems to be suave and compelling in regards to the aforementioned quote, because he’s also convincing a mass people that nonviolence resistance is easy to accomplish if you believe that your cause is worth protesting. When that is the case, a larger number of people will support you if you’re civil- which isn’t the case with violent protesting. As stated in the preceding paragraph, the people in the world were more inclined in siding with the Indian National

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In the first paragraph Chavez mentions Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, stating that Dr. King’s “entire life was an example of power that nonviolence brings…” This reference to Dr. King causes those who know of his impact to realize that he lead a strong historical example of what nonviolence could achieve. By using Dr. King as an example it indicates that Chavez thinks that if nonviolence had heavily impacted the past, then it would most likely do the same in the present and future. Chavez also makes a reference to Gandhi and his nonviolent boycott in India, claiming that what he taught “is the most nearly perfect instrument of nonviolent change.” By using the word perfect to describe Gandhi’s teachings of nonviolence, it further supports Chavez’s stance for nonviolent resistance.

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