Nicole Gonzalez
Mr. Rydelnik
AP English Language & Composition
24 August 2017
JFK Analysis The theme of freedom is evident throughout Kennedy’s speech. He appeals to people’s emotions through the use of rhetorical techniques. He often references the importance of how being poverty free is true freedom. The inauguration ceremony is also in his eyes another exercise of freedom, and taps into the ethos of people’s patriotism. Not only does he assume credibility by citing the bible, but he builds a sort of feeling within everyone that leaves them thinking, “ yeah, this guy knows what’s going on. He’s relatable and I can believe him. “ Kennedy references God in his speech to reiterate how the problems they currently have are something that have
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Hardships, foes and friends, are all something everyone has experienced. The words are emotion-arousing; they assure themselves that Kennedy is not just simply a man who has made his way through logic, but also because he is an ordinary man, almost relatable.
Kennedy began the address with, "We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom." The threat of spreading communism outside of America and the escalating racial tensions was a clear example of the steadfast necessity of a strong leader. There was a threat of people losing, or winning, these so called freedoms. And it called upon people’s ethics and morals on whether they agreed on fighting the good war.
Lastly, the antithesis, "Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country." The contrast of this statement causes readers and listeners to take a double take because of heart strings it pulls towards the thought of sacrifices. Although Kennedy may have multiple points in his speech, it remains that Freedom is always going to be the most important and most
people and to get his point across. With logos he uses inductive reasoning by talking about actual facts and cases like when he says “Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us. Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms – and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.”(Miss, Daly, Pg. 202-203). In this phrase he is talking about the cold war and the stuff that has been going on with Russia. He is showing the world he wants to promote peace and he want to fix the relationship between America and Russia. Another example of logos in this speech which is deductive reasoning is when he says “those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside,” (Miss, Daly, Pg. 202). Which he talks about communism and the spread of communism. He also uses quotes from the bible. “Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation” (Miss, Daly, Pg. 203). John F Kennedy was catholic and that was one of his biggest obstacles in the race because a lot of people did not like the idea of a catholic President but by quoting the bible he connect himself to the Christian people in the U.S. through religion and make them feel better about their choice of voting for him. Along with ethos and logos in his speech John F Kennedy also
Many great minds have discussed their opinions on freedom and or slavery. During the 1800’s, many people, such as Frederick Douglass, became known as abolitionists, or those who oppose slavery. A major speaking point of these abolitionists were the obligations of freedom. Yet, several years later, there was still the discussion of the obligations of freedom. Two men that discussed this topic and made an everlasting impact were John F. Kennedy as well as Martin Luther King Jr. John F. Kennedy discussed it in his Inaugural Address and King discussed it in his letter, Letter from Birmingham City Jail. In the texts, Letter from Birmingham City Jail by Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address the topic of the obligations of freedom is frequently noted.
“If a free society can not help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.”(Kennedy, 1961) Statements such as these demonstrate how Kennedy appealed to the citizens by simply using reason. The use of logos in his speech was minimal compared to the use of pathos, and ethos.
This speech proves that Kennedy had a way with words and knew the best way to get a message across. He clearly expressed his feelings but did so without letting them take over. He didn’t scream or shout, but showed he could handle his anger while still letting it shine through. Kennedy used the three appeals, strong diction and syntax, and a well-organized structure of his ideas to convey his purpose; Raise anger in Americans and side with them, while making the steel companies feel guilty for their
In his prominent 1961 Inaugural Address, John F. Kennedy extensively employs pathos, parallelism, antithesis, and varied syntax to captivate millions of people, particularly to persuade them to stand together and attempt to further human rights for the “betterment” of the world. Kennedy’s effective use of various rhetorical styles succeeds in persuading his audience –the world and the U.S citizens—that his newly-seized position as the U.S. President will be worthwhile for all.
America had to counter and move towards freedom. Kennedy said that America had to be as strong as possible to keep the world moving in the right direction.... ... middle of paper ... ... And I believe it.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy delivered one of the most important American speeches after being sworn in as president on January 20, 1961. His inauguration speech was so influential that it seized the nation’s attention, and quotes from it are still clearly remembered by people today. It is considered one of the best speeches ever written and ever delivered. It presents a strong appeal to pathos, ethos, and logos and accomplishes what any speaker strives for – it speaks straight to the heart of the audience and inspires people.
In terms of logos, John F. Kennedy understood America’s fight for future stability, so his speech addressed how two separate ideologies could world together under a new goal, of peace. During this period in American history, the civil rights movement was in full effect, which was a national embarrassment. It is important to note, that Kennedy failed to side with the civil rights movement, up to this point, so by addressing the world citizens, he could ignore U.S. problems and generalize America’s freedom. Thus, his speech was a logical way of downplaying America’s problems, and concentrate on our world problems. “My fellow citizens of the world,” was his plea to work together to create a free country, however, not all people in America were
(Kennedy, 1961) This quote by itself has shown up in textbooks, general literature, and other writings probably more than any of the other phrases in the speech. It is powerful because it lists out all the responsibilities for Americans without being elaborated.
John emphasized if a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. He felt Americans needed to use their freedoms to do great things, not just be thankful they have them. Pres. Kennedy’s heart longed for the nation of America to grab hold of the reigns of their freedom and take it to the extreme. The extreme would be to feed the hungry, help those in poverty fight their way out of it, and make peace in the world more often than war.
Since the main reason of his sermon is to inspire rather than educate, Kennedy rarely uses any logical pleads. Yet, Kennedy adequately uses passionate dialect to make the people sense their involvement in what all the President says. Kennedy composes the assignment to bring back tranquility and good-wealth as not only his aim, but of the public as well. With famed verses like, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country,” Kennedy makes the spectators feel inclined to make an impact in the world they live. Apart from infusing a sense of obligation in the crowd, Kennedy’s greatest element in his speech was the aptitude to arouse a feeling of esteem in the audience. Kennedy constantly uses phrases about freedom and sovereignty to remind the people they still are. “The heirs of that first revolution.” This dialect portrays America as a powerful and patriarch republic that possesses greater philanthropy of all the other nations around the world. Even though much of the address is fervent in tone, Kennedy devotes a large section of his topic to outline his ethos to all inhabitants of the world. JFK introduced the use of ethos at the inception of his address. Kennedy was very young when he came into office, but he was still obliged to act at the same status as former presidents. Attentive to this condition, Kennedy
In his Inaugural Address he said, that he would bear any burden, pay any price, and the hardship, to oppose any foe and success of liberty(Kennedy.5). This meant that he was to do as much as he possibly could to ensure and spread freedom around the world. Because European countries wanted a communist country which was to have all of your property owned not by you but everyone. Since there was no freedom or constitution Kennedy’s wasn’t going to approve of this idea. President Kennedy also stated, “...those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside.” (Kennedy.8). He stated something very powerful with how the Nuclear attacks were occurring then that he said, that people who want power and use force will be destroyed before he can control
Kennedy talks about being liberal and having liberty. JFK states that when somebody helps another person, it helps other people understand to be liberal and help others around them. “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich” (Kennedy 4). If the rich do not help the poor, there will be doom to come for the whole race, meaning that some people have to be liberal to others just to save themselves. JFK also states that if all people work together, they can destroy the bad and help the bad become good. “Let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of low” (Kennedy 7). If all people work together, they can create
In Roosevelt's speech he talks about the four freedoms which include the freedom from want, the freedom of speech, the freedom of worship, the freedom from fear. “The third is freedom from want- which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants- everywhere in the world” (Roosevelt 275). Similarity in Kennedy's Inaugural address he talks about that we will do whatever it takes to make sure everyone is equal. “Let every nation know, whether it wished us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty” (Kennedy 284). Another similarity is when Kennedy talks about how much time it will take “All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this administration…” (Kennedy 285). Kennedy is saying that things don't come easy or fast. In Roosevelt’s speech he talks about the sixteen long months. “During sixteen long months, this assault has blotted out the whole pattern of democratic life in an appalling number of independent nations…”(Roosevelt 271). Both Roosevelt’s “four freedoms” speech and Kennedy's inaugural address are about freedom.
Nothing big really happened during the time he was giving his speech. But later in the year not long after the bay of pigs happened. But the purpose of the speech is to show that he also wants to have peace and not war and wants everyone to have freedom. "My fellow citizens of the world: Ask not what America will do for you but what together we can do for the freedom of man” (Kennedy 28) in this quote he says that he wants the american people to help america to ensure freedom.