Rhetorical Analysis Of 1980 Speech By Jesse Jackson

Through the use of many rhetorical devices, Martin Luther King expertly writes this piece using those devices to improve and influence the response of his audience. This introduction to his book, Why We Can’t Wait, is used to bring injustice to light and as a call to action piece. His goal is to inform the whites of America about racial inequality and to rally the African Americans to continue working towards a desegregated world.

In “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resolutely responds to eight clergymen who question his methods of protest against segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. Specifically, in paragraphs 12-14, Dr. King explains why his protests are indeed being done in a timely manner to obtain the “constitutional and God-given rights” (A Portable Anthology, page 207) that Africans have been restricted of for over 340 years. Dr. King’s argument, combined with his strategic use of rhetorical devices to enhance it, helps create a palpable feeling of understanding that captivates the audience into seeing America through his vision.

The two titles he is most known for is a minister and a Civil Rights activist. He has two names, one more known than the other. He was by far the most successful African American who ran for President until 2008 where Barack Obama won the First Black President. Can you guess who is? Another clue is that he is still alive. Who is he? Well, it is none other than Jesse Jackson. A man who is not only noteworthy and significant to American history , but Black history. Throughout this paper, a deeper understanding of Jesse Jackson will be discussed. Jesse Jackson's early life, education, accomplishments and contributions, and what he and his family are currently doing now.

This short excerpt from the speech reveals the one of the main points that Jackson is trying to persuade his audience. Jackson claims that the civil rights movement is “an effort of American citizens to get full equality of opportunity.” It mentions the effort of non-discrimination and independence from the start of the United States. The purpose of his writing was to empower the black people to continue to fight for justice and freedom, and also to give advice for the future. The following paragraphs will be an evaluation of how logos, pathos, and ethos are used and applied in his writing, and how it affects the writing and effectiveness to the audience.

Jackson embedded numerous themes without the biography. One of those major themes was social status within the African American community. Throughout the book the author discusses the leaders

Andrew Jackson’s first inaugural address Andrew Jackson’s importance was great, great enough that we decided to put him on our 20 dollar bill after his death. He was our 7th president and served twice as present for a total of 8 years from March 4, 1829 to March 4, 1837. Andrew Jackson’s first inaugural address uses many rhetorical strategies to get his point across. His main point is to get people to believe why he would be the best president and how he is the right person for the spot and how no one will regret voting for him. He appeals to logic by saying he will be the one to turn things around and he will make the changes needed to move forwards and he will make friendships with other counties to keep America safe and to make America a stronger country.

The Annual Address written by Joseph Jackson discusses the issues of discrimination and racism. It was written and delivered at the 84th Annual Session of the National Baptist Movement. Persuading the audience is not an easy job. However, having knowledge of what you are talking about, making personal connections, and having a good reputation as a writer or a speaker may not only persuades the audience but empower and inspire, just like how Jackson wrote his Annual Address. Jackson went beyond thinking inside the box, he used different modes of persuasion: logos, pathos, and ethos to convince his fellow Negroes to take action and fight for equality and freedom. We will be examining the context of this speech and Jackson’s perspective and

Jackson’s presidency (1824-1841) is celebrated as the era of the “common man,” meaning that Jackson acknowledged and included the working class in the political process. However, this era should not be credited to this extent because Jackson’s developments both economically and politically did not meet the standards imposed by his own rhetoric. He encouraged democracy, but only to a limited group (white men). He spoke of limiting the elite, but only at the expense of the country’s economic well being (national bank). He promised a distribution of power, but only increased his own to the point of being called a monarch. Jackson’s legacy aided the common men but not to the point of overshadowing all of Jackson’s shortcomings and hypocrisy that ended up hurting them even more.

“What gave Jacksonians the edge was their success in portraying their candidate as an authentic man of the people, despite his substantial fortune in land and slaves. His backwoods upbringing, his record as a popular military hero and Indian Fighter, and even his lack of education were touted as evidence that he was a true representative of the common people, especially the plain folk of the South and the West.” The common man, the plain folk saw a man that was authentic “among plain people.” A supporter of Jackson when speaking of him said he had “a judgement unclouded by the visionary speculations of the academician.” Jackson was relatable to the people in his upbringing and lack of

Martin Luther King, Jr. was an eloquent speaker and a powerful figure during the Civil Rights Movement. In “Letters from Birmingham Jail,” he uses the classical rhetoric to engage his audience and present his ideas clearly. This particular text was initiated due to the non-violent demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, which led to the arrest of many African-Americans, including King himself. Although this was not a spoken document, the letter was directed to several targeted audiences: first, the clergymen who wrote “A Call for Unity,” secondly, the “white moderate” (47), and finally, to black men and women across the nation who lacked the initial courage to fight for their rights. Dr. King establishes himself as an authoritative voice

Jesse Jackson’s core beliefs and his relevance in history are vital within the understanding of the Civil Rights movement and the equality between races. In his Democratic Speech Jackson stated “My constituency is the desperate, the damned, the disinherited, the disrespected, and the despised. They are restless and seek relief. They've voted in record numbers. They have invested faith, hope and trust that they have in us. The Democratic Party must send them a signal that we care. I pledge my best to not let them down.” Jesse Jackson publicly shared his ideas and opinions on politics and the American government. Jackson’s ideas and his outputs into the world made history and gave the African Americans hope for their future and to get the equality they so desperately deserved.

Jesse Jackson, a civil rights activist decided to run for President in the 1984 Democratic Convention. He ran against Walter Mondale' and Gary Hart for the nomination for the Democratic Party. During the campaigning Ronald Reagan was The United States President;Jesse Jackson’s main goal was to get everyone to vote so that there could be a change in the nation. He believed that this nation was set in their ways, and in order to “change” everybody needed to vote for him or another democrat primary. The strong effective usage of allusions, similes, appeals, and repetition gave the audience the courage to come out and vote.

As Jackson returns home, it is revealed to him that Jackson is after all his true son as he has made him proud and showering positive emotions upon Jackson. This is expressive of character change as the emotions that William threw upon Jackson determined their relationship, feelings, and actions.

In conclusion, by looking through Jackson’s determination, remembrance of his grandmother, and his aversion to the life he presently

Jackson addresses the issue of the study of cultural diversity through an anthropological lens. While working in Sierra Leone, the anthropologist found that due to cultural differences, conversations with the native Africans was challenging. However, once befriended by the indigenous Noah, Jackson was able to understand and learn more about the native people and their society. Nevertheless, their relationship had a falling out as Jackson was personally struggling with the idea of identity and blamed Noah for his difficulties. Jackson admitted to the fact that he was struggling to be an anthropologist but found that being so far from his native land and customs made him extremely uncomfortable. He felt like his identity was lost. Regardless of their previous friendship, Noah and Jackson came from diverse backgrounds and were unable to comprehend one another’s cultural differences and