In Robert Kennedy’s speech on the death of Martin Luther, Kennedy uses ethos and pathos to convince the audience that the death of Martin Luther King Jr. is not something that should cause hate and violence. Instead, Kennedy tries to convince them that King’s death should be used as something to unite the people. Kennedy uses ethos when he informs the audience that he had experienced similar feelings when his brother, John Kennedy, was also killed by a white man. This shows the audience that he knows what they are feeling and that he genuinely feels sad about Martin’s death. He also uses ethos when tells the audience that he is “filled with hatred and mistrust of the injustice of such an act”.
A president, being an influential person for an entire nation must be able to relate to his audience. Kennedy demonstrates different strategies that allow his audience to identify with him as a speaker. He asks Rhetorical questions to incorporate the audience during his speech. For example, Kennedy says “Can we forge against these enemies a grand global alliance… that can assure a more fruitful life for mankind? Will you join in the historic effort?”
When analyzing “Remarks on the Assassination of MLK” I noticed that the speaker, Robert F. Kennedy use the rhetorical modes of ethos, pathos, and logos in his speech. This speech is a eulogy regarding to death of Martin Luther King Jr. spoken in front of a large mass of his supporters. In the third, sixth, and ninth paragraph, Kennedy uses ethos to try to win over the supporter by appealing to their morality. He explains that in order to move the country in a direction away from polarization they should make an effort to understand, comprehend, and replace violence with compassion and love just as MLK tried to do. Later on in the sixth paragraph, Kennedy states that America does not need division nor hatred but instead needs wisdom, compassion,
He draws a line between them, the “185 million Americans” (ln 20-21) and a “tiny handful of steel executives” (ln 17) who don’t have a “sense of public responsibility” (ln 19). Kennedy concludes his speech by saying, “Some time ago I asked each American to consider what he would do for his country. I asked the steel companies. In the last 24 hours, we had their answer” (ln 107-110). This jab at the steel companies also helps to make a point that the American people are doing more for their country than the steel companies are.
On an important day in 1961, John F. Kennedy delivered a speech to the people all over the US and around the world that still gets quoted today. He made this speech to unite and make everyone come together. In his speech he used various examples of ethos, pathos and logos that really helped the speech and people come together. He as president would write the speeches himself and wouldn’t let others write it for him and is praised by many people because of that. John F. Kennedy didn’t use a lot of ethos but the ones he used were very good because it got the point across clearly.
Throughout his speech, Kennedy carries himself with a magnetic charisma through his use of pathos and sympathy in order to win over the citizens of West Germany. Kennedy's speech is a statement of solidarity; from the beginning, he builds a notion of sympathy to his German audience through referring to himself as a “guest” and calling his two hosts “distinguished” men (1-3). Kennedy uses the symbol of General Clay, “who has been in this city during its great moments of crisis and will come again if ever needed,” (5-6) to establish a trust between America and Germany using one symbolic person, which weighs more than an impalpable nation (Mueck). Kennedy then alludes to the Roman Empire, where two millennia ago the “proudest boast was ‘civis
President John F. Kennedy, in a news conference held on April 11, 1962, asserts that the rising prices in steel are beginning to threaten the welfare of the American citizens. He reminds the people of the events going on at the time in America, and then lists the possible solutions that could be done to prevent the rise in steel prices, and the hope that they will be brought back down. Throughout the speech, he uses logic to lay out the problem and the potential solutions, as well as a calm tone and ethos when discussing where he is getting his information from and who is working on the solution. His intended audience is the members of a news conference, and he hopes to appear calm and in control. Kennedy begins his speech by listing statistics,
Think about Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and why his speech was so good it made the press stop writing, and look up from their paper to admire what President Lincoln was saying. Abraham Lincoln is the most successful president of the United States, meaning you can trust him, or also show that he is reliable. John Fitzgerald Kennedy made a great inaugural address, which was known as one of the most effective inaugural addresses ever. Just like Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address speech, which put the press in aw. John F. Kennedy’s speech, “Presidential Inaugural Address,” uses pathos, and ethos to convince citizens of America to participate, and to work for their country by doing public services.
As President Kennedy enters office he gives an speech on the celebration of freedom; symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning of a new nation. Kennedy rises for the opportunity for persuasion after his inauguration has been addressed and he scarcely beats nixon. President Kennedy uses his authority for persuasion to bring the american people together under his power. The president uses the experience of war,poverty,and the desire for peace to develop an emotional appeal between the U.S and the world population. In this speech Kennedy uses ethos,pathos,logos,as well as other rhetorical devices to convince the audience.
M.D. Arnold once said “ A good leader leads the people from above them. A great leader leads the people from within them.” John F. Kennedy spoke a discourse about the goals he set for himself, the people, and for the nation to become greater. Kennedy created a powerful and impactful inaugural address, that is still remembered for over 50 years, with the repetitive use of anaphoras, contrasting metaphors, unremitting alliterations, and dramatic imageries.
We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal.” This statement not only embodied the message that JFK advocates for in his inaugural address but this statement is also an example of an aphorism. Throughout his address, JFK utilizes rhetorical devices for various micro-purposes but for the macro-purpose of strengthening his position and furthering the endless mission of mankind: global equality and prosperity.
he speeches delivered by John F. Kennedy in his inaugural address and Martin Luther King Jr. in his "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1960s both reflected their desires and hopes for a better society, and these aspirations were deeply rooted in the principles embodied by the Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter. By carefully analyzing the appeals of logos, ethos, and pathos in each speech and exploring historical documents that resonate with their messages, we can gain a deeper understanding of the ideas presented by Kennedy and King and how they align with the timeless ideals of justice, freedom, and equality. ("President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address (1961)," National Archives, September 29, 2021)
The Inaugural speech by John F. Kennedy is a landmark type of speech that was given to the American populace in order to inspire confidence and to provoke them to take immediate action. His speech made extensive use of rhetorical devices in order to successfully express his goals. His stylistic devices include antithesis, parallelism, and varying structure flows in order to attract attention and to show what his service will accomplish. Kennedy details “a new generation of Americans” by contrasting old and new with his antithesis. He states, “Symbolizes an end as well as a beginning” and “signifies renewal as well as change” in order to do so.
Also, he is stating to never be afraid and figure out ways to face them. By doing this, Kennedy left a greater impact on people by making his speech more
In his speech, Kennedy pulled from his American ideals and personal experiences. He stated, “This is the kind of America I believe in, and this is the kind I fought for in the South Pacific, and the kind my brother
