The timelessness of JFK and his inaugural address is highlighted in Eleanor Craft’s essay “Inside Kennedy’s Inauguration: 50 Years On”. His legacy and ideals have persevered over the decades, and will continue to do so. Although Craft’s essay and JFK’s inaugural address both utilize different stylistic elements to support their purposes, they are equally effective in conveying and proving their purposes to their audiences. Out of the stylistic elements employed throughout JFK's inaugural address, one of the more prominent stylistic events is repetition. By repeating words, JFK is able to put an emphasis on keywords that help further push his point across, and are important to and support his purpose. JFK constantly …show more content…
repeats the words "God", and "We". The repetition of these words help support his purpose of worldwide unification and peace among mankind. By mentioning "God", JFK finds common ground with his audience, and allows them to relate to him, due to the common belief in God among Americans at the time of JFK's address. Finding this common ground with his audience allows JFK's audience better relate to and trust him. It also makes his audience more likely to listen to and agree with his purpose. Through repeating this word, JFK is only further pushing and getting his purpose across to his audience. When JFK says the word "We" he relates to his audience again by showing how he is "one of them", and promotes unification. He also alludes to how we as not only a country but as a world, must unite and find peace, supporting his purpose of unification and peace among the world. Tone is an important part of literature, that can deeply change the effect a piece of writing has on it's reader.
Eleanor Craft uses tone in her essay ,"Inside Kennedy's Inauguration: 50 Years On", to affect the reader's thoughts and feelings toward JFK. During the essay, she uses a positive and light tone when describing JFK and when using quotes from others. She does this by using positive words and telling heartening stories about JFK that one might not already know. On page 76 she tells the story of how he integrated the Coast Guard, " He said 'Dick did you see the Coast Guard in the parade? There was not a single black face, and I want you to do something about it right away'. So I told Dillon and within a few months to Coast Guard was integrated.". This story portrays JFK in a positive tone because it shows him getting something done as soon as he was in office, not something most presidents do. It also shows that he had no racial bias, and wanted the best for all Americans. Craft also employs an informal tone throughout the essay. He does this by using quotes from people close to JFK, like his family. Through using stories and anecdotes from JFK's family, the essay begins to make the reader feel as if they knew JFK personally, or were apart of the family. At one point, Joan Kennedy mentions when she went into the coal mines with JFK to campaign, " 'You could be in a coal mine and two months later be inaugurated president' ". This anecdote creates a positive and informal tone because it shows how JFK tried to relate to the American people, even going
into a coal mine to do so. This tone supports the purpose because by using a positive and informal tone, the reader is influenced to like JFK, and realize how influential he truly was. This helps support her purpose of JFK’s timelessness and his long-lasting legacy. Even though the essay and the speech use different stylistic devices, they are both able to effectively support their respective purposes. The light, positive, and informal tone used in Eleanor Craft’s essay makes the reader like JFK, and realize his importance and his legacy, effectively supporting her purpose to show how legendary JFK was, and how his legacy and ideals will live forever. In JFK’s inaugural address, he is able to effectively support his purpose by using repetition to stress important subjects and words that help the reader find common ground with him, and connect to him. This connection, and the stressed importance of words like “We” show and support JFK’s purpose of unification and peace as a country, and as a world. The essay and the speech are equally effective in supporting their purposes with the use of stylistic devices. JFK was a president that was truly able to connect with the American people. He made them feel as if he was one of them, as if they were close friends. He was able to bring the nation to its feet, and asked us not what our country could do for us, but what we could do for our country. His legacy will live on forever.
It was on January 20th 1961 that John F Kennedy gave his inaugural address after winning the presidential race and beating future president Richard Nixon. President, John F Kennedy in his speech, The Inaugural Address, he describes his plans for growth in America. Kennedy’s purpose is unite the people of the U.S. and bring everyone together for the good cause of promoting growth in the country. He creates a very inspirational tone in order to establish a connection with the U.S. people. In his speech Kennedy really used several rhetorical strategies of persuasion to motivate and persuade the U.S. people that they made the right choice in choosing him.
On January 20th, 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy gave a speech to the nation, which encompassed a new vision for the country with a new generation. That speech was JFK’s Inaugural Address. As the new 35th president, JFK was the youngest president to enter the oval office at the age of forty-three ("Inaugural Address."). The nation was still in in the process of healing after World War II. In the eyes of the masses, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was a breath of fresh air for the American People. He was a youthful president, with his youthful image; he was able to rally the younger generations with a progressive vision. This speech was a message to the nation in which JFK outlines a new direction for The United States by securing it’s freedom, being a competitive nation in all aspects, and rallying the citizens behind the government.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. He graduated from Harvard, and joined the navy. He worked as a reporter before entering the political arena. He later wrote “profiles in courage” which won the Pulitzer Prize Award. Being that JFK was the youngest president to ever be in office there is no doubt that he encountered a lot of skepticism. This speech had many purposes but most importantly it gave him positive recognition. The inaugural address was written to encourage the American public to get actively involved with their country. It also reassured them that it was not a contest that he won but rather chance at a beginning. This speech reassured the voters that they made the right choice and informed a country that they were going to see some changes.
(Kennedy). Kennedy’s usage of “we” rather than “I” gives the audience a sense that they exist as part of something big, perhaps a family, while portraying Kennedy as a people’s president who desires to be a “person in the crowd.” Throughout his address, Kennedy establishes pathos mainly by appealing to American patriotism, a significant concept during the Cold War period in which Americans needed a jingoistic spirit to succeed. By reminding his audience of their forefathers and instigating parallels between “the first revolution” and the present generation, “born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage,” the president grasps the attention of the audience. He even stresses the value of liberty and this generation’s dedication to the survival of that value to rouse this patriotic spirit.... ...
John F Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States and at 43 years old he was the youngest president to take office. Because of his youth, he stumbled upon much skepticism from his opposition and even a little from his supporters. Kennedy’s inauguration speech was so vital because he needed to make a quick and powerful first impression to America and to the entire world. The address was written to encourage American citizens to get involved with their country and with the issues of the time. This speech reassured the voters that they made the correct choice and informed the country that changes were on there way.
In 1961, John F. Kennedy presents a very authoritative and persuasive inaugural address with a surplus of rhetoric. His speech is full of rhetoric in order to manipulate or sway his audience to his new policies. Kennedy’s objective is to unite the country and he does this through fear, duty, and pride. In order to create unity, Kennedy appeals to fear by revealing one common enemy: nuclear warfare. Nuclear warfare could mean the destruction of many countries, which Kennedy effectively presents to America and the world. Kennedy’s earnest tone push the people to invest in his purpose to provide freedom and peace around the world. He stirs at their emotions by effectively using imagery, which helps create pictures of mass destruction. In
John F Kennedy delivered one of the best speeches on January 20, 1961.His inauguration speech was very powerful and it gathered the attention of every single person in the nation. It uses a strong appeal to pathos, ethos and logos. Kennedy was the youngest president to be in office. He got his degree from Harvard and later on joined the navy. He wrote “ profiles in courage” which has received one of the most recognized awards, the Pulitzer Prize. This speech had a lot of positive sides to it, but one of the most important things was that it gave him a good look from the outside. The inaugural address was written to let the citizens of America know that they could change this country for the better. It assured all voters
John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address is a puissant speech that conveys a mighty theme. The steady use of fervent dialect stimulates in the crowd a sense of esteem and obligation, which makes the speech even more impressive. The structure of the diction enhances the ability for all people of the audience to connect. Beginning with an intimate remark and closing with a broad regard, marks the address as both authentic and propelling. Nevertheless, what is most effective is Kennedy’s skill to access the atmosphere of the crowd and examine the circumstances of the juncture that is primarily the cause for the prosperity of this distinguished
Despite her state of shock and despair, Jackie was able to orchestrate the famous line that would forever adorn the image that the Kennedy administration had upheld during their time in office. The administration’s comparison to Camelot became a long-standing idea that is forever engraved in the minds of the American people. With just a few lines, Jackie confirmed that her family’s legacy would forever be preserved and remembered as something extraordinary, no matter how many tragedies they
President John F. Kennedy brings about a new way of thinking in his inaugural speech. He brings in a sense of selflessness and relentlessness for the country. He uses literary devices such as, antithesis, repetition, and rhetorical questions to bring about that sense in the audience. He begins by putting himself to the people and allowing the audience to feel welcomed. The use of literary devices in his speech allows the audience to recognize his goal, which is moving forward and bringing change to the country.
With the tone of inspiration, hortatory, and powerful, an inaugural speech by President Kennedy clearly defines the ceremonial purpose based on the first aspect of social cohesion in freedom and liberty. At the very beginning, by using a youthful diction, President Kennedy shows his great achievement in winning the presidential election. Even at his young age, Kennedy still performs at the same level as the past presidents. He proves to his audience by saying that, “For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago” (“President Kennedy”). Hard work, loyalty, labor, and meticulousness will definitely bring many positive effects to the country.
It was because of his hard work, dedication, charisma, respect, and understanding that made him such a great and influential icon. Through his military service, congressional career, and presidential career, JFK was able to motivate and influence people through a period of drastic change and to an extent hardship. His accomplishments and leadership traits will be forever considered and modeled for as long as humanity exists. In this paper I will discuss some of his most outstanding accomplishments I find to give his leadership career the most justice and praise. One could argue that compiling and discussing the very long list of accomplishments executed by JFK could take days.
McCormack achieved his objective of pronouncing that Kennedy was a great President and will be missed. McCormack’s introduction established why the audience should listen to him with his topic at that time about the grief and tragedy of losing a loved one. It also clearly established the intent of the presentation, which was that they were there to mourn the loss of a great man and president. The introduction
Kennedy’s composition has been reviewed by several, but the critics have the same thing to say. The arguments that JFK made in the years before his death can be applied today as it was
The introduction of President Kennedy speech is powerful. His first sentence in this speech is shows Kennedy strength and that he is ready to lead. “ we observe today not a victory of a party but a celebration of freedom- symbolizing and end as well as beginning – signifying renewal as well as change. ”(Kennedy) These three consecutive contrast just capture my interest.