Robert F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton both use similar appeals to connect with their audiences. In their speeches, “Eulogy For Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” and ‘Oklahoma Memorial Address,” Kennedy and Clinton both use their similar appealing strategies to persuade no violence, but peace amongst African Americans and whites and to express thoughts of sympathy for victims of the bombing. Both audiences have experienced contrasting but related tragedies and the speakers of the speeches are famous politicians. Thus, Clinton and Kennedy try to comfort and strengthen their audiences using identical techniques. By comparing and including themselves as one with their audiences, Clinton and Kennedy generate a more comfortable mood for the listeners. Clinton does this by comparing himself to the citizens affected by the bombing. For example, he says “But I have to tell you that Hillary and I come as parents, as husband and wife, as people who were your neighbors for some of the best years of our lives.” Basically, Clinton is explaining that he also shares the grieving that the audience feels. Kennedy also uses …show more content…
Kennedy uses this technique by addressing logical difficulties in the nation. He says, “But the vast majority of white people and the vast majority of white people want to live together, want to improve the quality of our life, and want justice for all human beings who abide in our land.” In short, he is saying that the majority want to live together in peace. Clinton, on the other hand, uses quotes from others which is the same approach but with a different delivery. For instance, he quotes, “The hurt you feel must not be allowed to turn into hate, but instead into the search for justice.” In sum, he’s stating this quote so his audience is aware that even through grieving, it is encouraged by others to not let the anger and grievance consume