Rhetorical Analysis Of Miles Quaritch

Colonel for the army, Miles Quaritch, in his rules to pandora speech for the soldiers just landing, informs the soldiers of the rules of being on this new planet and what to expect. Quaritch explicitly states that their not in Kansas anymore they're on a new planet. He creates a serious tone in order to get it in the soldiers heads where they are and what to expect by using ethos, logos and pathos.
Quaritch begins his speech to his soldiers by telling them right away where they are and how badly it is there. He appeals to the audience’s sense of patriotism by painting a clear picture of why all the soldiers are on pandora. Quaritch reiminds the soldiers where they are, “You're not in Kansas anymore. You're on Pandora” (1). They are there for one reason to explore pandora, to find Unobtanium. “Respect that fact every second of every day. If there is a Hell, you might want to go there for some R&R after a tour on Pandora. “ (1). Quaritch compares pandora to hell so they better be prepared. The concern of the Colonel conveys a serious tone that urges the soldiers to stay focused and listening.

Quaritch’s speech is full of hard-hitting facts about Pandora.

He appeals to the audience’s fears and anxieties by telling them what to expect. He informs the soldiers that nothing outside the walls are friendly. “Out there beyond that fence every living thing that crawls, flies, or squats in the mud wants to kill you and eat your eyes for jujubes” (2). Being on this planet is very scary because they are not the only ones out there. “We have an indigenous population of humanoids called the Na'vi” (3). Quaritch tells them they can be afraid but they still need to stay focused. Quaritch conveys a fearful tone that urges the soldiers to be prepared for what they are going to have to

face.
Quaritch stayed focused all throughout his speech. He appeals to the audience’s reasoning and wisdom by taking charge. He starts by stating “As head of security, it is my job to keep you alive” (4). He is very clear when he states that it is his job to keep everyone of them alive but he won’t succeed with them all. If they want to survive it’s up to them to survive. “If you wish to survive, you need to cultivate a strong, mental attitude” (4). Quaritch would like to save them all but he can’t so they need to stay strong and focused at all times. Quaritch conveys a leaderful tone that urges the soldiers to stay focused and strong if they want to go home alive.
Therefore, the soldiers need to listen and remember these rules as they go and adventure this island known as Pandora. All throughout his speech he has a serious tone in order to get it in the soldiers heads where they are and what to expect by using ethos, logos and pathos.