Dating from 1558-1603, Queen Elizabeth I was one of the longest leading female monarchs following an extensive line of male rulers. In 1558 the Spanish Armada threatened invasion which led Elizabeth to organize her troops. From the British perspective, they were severely outnumbered and, in a sense, unprepared. Despite the odds and speculation, Elizabeth took charge. In her infamous speech “Speech to the Troops at Tilbury” she uses a myriad of rhetorical devices which was used to outline her speech.
Rhetorical Appeals in the Wounded Warrior Project Advertisements The Wounded Warrior Project recruits the aid of the American public to honor and assist injured veterans of the United States armed forces. Through financial aid, the non-profit organization provides programs for the physical and mental injuries of soldiers with little or no cost to the warriors. The organization also offers support services for the warrior’s family (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Through advertisements, the Wounded Warrior Project hopes to gain the public’s aid to finance the organization’s programs.
In 2002, then Senator Barack Obama addressed fellow anti-war rallyist by using scesis onomaton to emphasis his views on why invading Iraq is unreasonable. He signifies that this war is an unrealistic decision by saying that “a dumb...rash war” would only cause more tension between nations. Obviously, he was not anticipating a clear answer because he knew that President Bush would not be able to defend his argument on why the American people should fight against Iraq. Obama brings attention to his audience by repeating similar words like “dumb” and “rash” in order to get his point across of how unnecessary this war will be. He establishes that he “does not oppose all wars”, but he does oppose those which add more fuel to the fire.
The Warrior Ethos is to never leave a fallen comrade, to fight all threats of any and all Americans; both foreign and at home. When a soldier sees something wrong, a threat to the way of life, he or she stands up and takes action. Donald Trump states that U.S. soldiers “would blindly ignore their oath, their training and their conscience to follow what were clearly illegal, unethical and immoral orders.” In the article A Soldier 's View on Trump, the author Mark Hertling uses pathos, epiphany, anecdotes, and common themes to get people to agree with his opinions about Donald Trump. Mark Hertling talked about his life in the military.
In his novel, Redeployment, Phil Klay immerses his readers into the minds of a variety of different characters with one thing in common, they are men of war. The novel is divided into twelve short stories with each one focusing in on a Marine or Soldier and their particular struggles. These men vary in age, rank, specialization, and where they are in their lives with some of them being active duty in Iraq to others being back home in New York. While some moments in the novel are heavy and almost too real, Klay captures the Marine’s sarcastic and often crude banter showing the glimmers of light in their war torn lives. With the humor comes quite a bit of the military lingo which can be tricky at first for civilians but by the end of the novel
Men went through so many tasks during the Vietnam War physically and mentally. The beginning chapters focus on training for war and being prepared for the worst. For example, when there is a sergeant in a room with the marines. The sergeant walks to the chalk board and writes “AMBUSHES ARE MURDER AND MURDER IS FUN” (36-37). The
After the death of Curt Lemon, Tim O’Brien explains how Lemon’s tough persona didn’t phase him. O’Brien states, “I knew him only slightly, and what I did know was not impressive. He had a tendency to play the tough soldier role, always posturing, always puffing himself up, and on occasion he took it way too far” (O’Brien 82). Because the war is so demanding, Curt strives to live up to its demands with the utmost courage. However, he takes his responsibility too aggressively and makes all around changes to who he really is.
MacArthur reasons with the cadets that above all else, the most important thing to a soldier should be the phrase repeatedly stated throughout his speech, “Duty, Honor, Country”. When addressing the graduating cadets of West Point Military Academy, MacArthur used several different rhetorical devices to appeal to his audience. Throughout MacArthur’s speech to the cadets of West Point, he uses metaphors to create vivid imagery and convey complex ideas to his audience more clearly. When talking about the phrase, “Duty, Honor, Country”, MacArthur utilizes a metaphor to convey the phrase's significance to the cadets, “They build your basic character. They mold you for your future roles as the custodians of the nation's defense.”
All they wanted was “to save the soul of America” (King, Beyond, 42). Martin Luther King Jr is an African American preacher and civil rights activist that along with every other African American male and female in 1976 was waging a war in America for their not-so-natural born rights. Not only were they fighting for their own rights in 1976, but they were sending away the son, husbands, brothers of other Americans thousands of miles away to the country of Vietnam to fight an unjust war for the rights of the people in Southeast Asia. Martin Luther King Jr proves to all throughout his speech “Beyond Vietnam --- A Time to Break Silence” that the Vietnam war was unjust by his use of emotional diction, the allusion of Jim crow, and repetition.
For instance, MacArthur’s promise of glory is shown when he says, “Duty, Honor, Country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.” MacArthur’s use of pathos shows the veneration and honor that will come to the students who follow those three words and the phrase also instills a higher sense of calling from the General. Furthermore, MacArthur also inspires a fear of failing when he claims, “Yours is the profession of arms, the will to win, the sure knowledge that in war there is no substitute for victory; that if you lose, the nation will be destroyed; that the very obsession of your public service must be: Duty, Honor, Country.” The effect of the previous statement leaves a warning and creates a lasting impression emotionally on the Cadets that they must win and cannot accept defeat.
The Truth About War Tim O'Brien's short story talks about how war is not all about killing someone or blowing someone up. There a lot more to war. Like being scared, Nervous, Happy, Exciting, and tiring. In the short story “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy” ‘Talks about how when the soldiers are walking through the forest in the dark of night how nervous and scared they are.’
The general is able to express his thoughts and feelings well through his thoughtful and perfectly placed words full of emotional pathos. He tells of soldiers meeting their demise unquestioning, uncomplaining, and with faith in their hearts (“American Rhetoric: General Douglas MacArthur -- Sylvanus Thayer Award Address”). Such things evoke emotions of sympathy, melancholy, and not to mention feelings of pride. MacArthur even goes as far as to say “if you lose, the nation will be destroyed” (“American Rhetoric: General Douglas MacArthur -- Sylvanus Thayer Award Address”). This brings about a flash of fear across the minds of both soldiers and soldiers-to-be alike.
Duty, Honor, Country, Forever! Every profession contains exemplars, human examples of the best possible person to represent the occupation. General MacArthur’s speech Duty Honor Country reflects the life and career of one of the most distinguished soldiers of the twentieth century. This speech outlines a moral code of chivalry and conduct for current and future service men.
The strategic brilliance of General Patton General George Patton is a notorious name in US military history, as a name of courage, leadership, and tactical brilliance. But Patton's character was one of a brash and arrogant person. He was known for his aggressive style of leadership leading others to question his character and actions in Mexican Revolutionary, World War 1, and World War 2. This essay will talk about his character and his health, his dangerous tactics, and the treatment of his soldiers during World War 2 that led people to see his brash behavior. Before General Patton began his military career, he had a lot of incidents that would lead to his questionable behavior as an officer.
Ted Cruz at RJC Forum: “Our Enemies Are at War With Us” Beginning his remarks with a moment of silence for the 14 people murdered Wednesday in a mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, Senator Ted Cruz said he worries that last night attack is the markings of radical Islamic terrorism. “All of us are deeply concerned that this is yet another manifestation of terrorism, radical Islamic terrorism here at home” GOP presidential candidate said at a cattle call meeting at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Washington, D.C. Cruz was the first out of all fourteen candidates for president to speak at Thursday RJC forum where he blasted President Obama for refusing to acknowledge radical Islamic terrorism. “When the President says the Islamic State isn’t Islamic, that is just nutty,” Cruz said.
