Analyzing The Bill Of Rights By Philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Mr. Wood
English 10
March 3, 2023 The Fight for Rights"
A man is born free everywhere he is in chains." This quote is by swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He states this quote in ,"The Social Contract" to express that people could only truly experience freedom if they lived in a civil society that valued the well-being and rights of their citizens. This statement describes how a person is born to be free, yet some people and events take this right away. People of higher power can grant freedom, but they can also take those freedoms away. When people question how they got freedom, they often look to the past for answers. Many people of higher power have given speeches and written papers

The bill states that everyone has the right to the Freedom of speech, petition, and assembly. James Madison was one of the first to write out people's freedoms. This bill was still a step toward getting everyone's freedom. In the "Bill of Rights," the first Freedom stated was that "people shall not be deprived" of any "right to speak, to write or to publish" anything they believe is worth being shared. The formality used helped people realize that rights were there and applied to them in the present day. Another freedom Madison established in his "Bill of Rights" was that "people shall not be restrained" from peacefully "assembling and consulting their common good." This speech's formal language and assertion bring meaningful connection and importance to each of these rights and show people they are essential. James Madison also discusses the Freedom of assembly in his "Bill of Rights." He states that all people should have the right to "keep and bear arms" and that this right and freedom shall not be "infringed." His intelligent and assertive language causes a trustful reaction from his readers and onlookers. Because people see him using essential and meaningful words, they feel he is wise and right and wants what is best for them as well as the fact of his higher social status makes them see him in a better

One of these times was in 1961 when John F. Kennedy wrote his "Inauguration" speech. This speech was a memorable moment where people talked about freedom because of his tactics and power to make sure people felt the severity and importance of the freedoms he was stating. In his speech, he mentioned the Freedom of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The first Freedom Kennedy stated was the Freedom of life. In his speech, he says that "man holds in his mortal hands the power to" destroy and take away "human poverty and all forms of human life." (3) He states this to show people how much power they have to control the life they live and how others live their lives. Kennedy does it in a way that shows how important it is to use the power people have in a good way and to stress the importance of this power people hold. He also states that people should not ask "what your country can do for you" but instead ask "what you can do for your country." (26) Kennedy is talking about the Freedom of liberty and how people can change their thinking to accept and use the Freedom of independence to their advantage. The way Kennedy states this with such importance and in a formal manner gives a sense of empowerment to listeners. Finally, he says the Freedom of the pursuit of happiness. He explains this through the words, "we shall pay any price, bear any burden" to be able to "assure the survival and