Rhetorical Analysis Of Thomas Jefferson's The Declaration Of Independence

The product of patriotism and diligent acts, a country truly defined by its individuality and unmistakable glory. These few but finest accomplishments were significantly dependent on the document, the one that transformed the true value of what we have become as an independent country: The Declaration of Independence. Many individuals felt a need for change when being governed by the British. Some of these individuals included our Founding Fathers who created this document to make known that the thirteen colonies would fight independently and eradicate being ruled under Great Britain. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson uses allusions, parallelism as well as anaphora to express the struggle and fight for singularity and

Another reason that Jefferson’s arguments are extremely persuasive is that he is a credible and respected amongst the delegates of the colonies and the citizens of the colonies. Jefferson was one of the leading intellectuals of his time. He was well known as a writer and political leader not only in the colonies, but throughout the world. Anything with his name on it would immediately gain respect

The document holds historical value as a result of its context. Within the fourth paragraph he states, “it is proper you should understand what I deem the essential principles of our government, and consequently those which ought to shape its administration…stating the general principle” and follows with a list of all of his political beliefs. This is historically valuable because it presents the political opinions of Jefferson through his own words. Also, the document serves the purpose of addressing the people. This is valuable because it shows that Jefferson had to appeal to the people of the nation while giving this speech. So, it can be assumed that he kept this in mind while preparing the

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, explains to his readers why the colonies chose to abolish Great Britain’s government. His goal is to inform the readers that the government has certain responsibilities to the governed and that the British failed to adhere to its responsibilities to its colonists. His second goal is to justify their actions by explaining why it was not considered treason. By establishing his credibility and appealing to ethos, pathos and logos, Jefferson successfully wrote an informative, impactful, and inspirational document.

The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson was made in order to give the colonists a way to break free from the shackles of King George. This document has affected the building blocks of the United States and is one of the most important documents in U.S. history. The Declaration of Independance was the foundation of what this country was based on. However, what Jefferson and the other signers might not have expected is the strech, the firm words, would have across the world. The document made such an impression because it was a new and differnet way of dealing with political issues, and they weren't asking for anyones permission. It was the first document unlike anything in American

Beginning in line 45 Jefferson lays down his massive list of specific grievances that the King of England has committed against America. He states that he is very well aware that King George has “refused his Assent to Laws,

1B) The Declaration of Independence uses several rhetorical strategies, making the argumentative testament of the wrongdoings of the king an effective in pursuing equality for all men. Jefferson utilizes logos, pathos and ethos to prove his point to the country holding their liberty prisoner. Jefferson’s use of logos begins with stating the obvious reason the king should set the people free: the people have the right to the pursuit of “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” (2). The King has not done good to the people, in fact he has refused to pass the laws necessary to create order, dissolved representative houses, cut off trade, and imposed unlawful taxes upon the people. They have the basic human rights given to them by God that should set them free from the tyrannical king. Some of the emotional side of Jefferson’s views slip into this argument, such as "mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable" (5). While stating further wrongdoings, Jefferson’s use of pathos increases, raising the rage of the republic at the injustice of the rules they have been subjected to. “He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation” (26). Jefferson calls for a sense of empathy from the crown and establishes a sense of severe discontent

     In terms of the presentation of information, Ellis pieced together the life and work of Jefferson according to eras, or phases in the life of Thomas J. Starting with Philadelphia 1775-1776, Jefferson’s story begins as the prominent, educated young man entering a world of radical politicians and commoners striving for their independence. This chapter describes how Jefferson established himself as an excellent literary figure in the developing American insurrection by publishing a pamphlet entitled, “A summary view of the rights of British America.” This document, though never officially accepted as a plan of action was “simple and emphatic, with a dramatic flair that that previewed certain passages in the Declaration of Independence (e.g., “Single acts of tyranny may be ascribed to the accidental opinion of the day; but a series of oppressions, begun at a distinguished period, and pursued unalterably thro’ every change of ministers, too plainly prove a deliberate, systematical plan of reducing us to slavery”). [Pg. 34] As the text

“We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom” stated once Dwight D Eisenhower. Thomas Jefferson, the father of our Declaration of Independence, had the same mentality as him in seeking for freedom. Jefferson decided to write this document as a way of declaring the independence of the United States from Britain. In the document, he states all the harm that Britain has done to the colonists: socially, mentally, and economically. Jefferson just like the colonist wanted peace in their lives, and freedom from the tyranny of King George III. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson uses ethos, pathos, and logos in order to justify their reason of separation from Britain.

The theme of the passage is that everyone is equal. "We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal: that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"(Jefferson 8-10). The author want the readers to know that everyone is created equal and if anyone tries to take his or her rights he or she should fight for it. The author persuasive the readers by listing how unfair the government is. "He has made judges dependent on his will alone for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries; He has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of offices to harass our people and eat out their substance"(Jefferson 59-62). “A prince whose character is this marked by

In The Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson, uses ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade the world leaders to let the United States be a free country to break away from the power of the king. In this essay we will see how he used the three from logos stating fact of what the king has done wrong, pathos appealing to the world's emotions with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and ethos letting the world know that they have the right to question anything about government or whatever they feel like they should question.

Jefferson's use of ethos is a major reason for the colonists using the Declaration of Independence as their own. “He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance.” Jefferson points out the fact that the king has undermined the colonists officers and has set troops to eat out their food stuffs. “He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.” Jefferson says that the king has ruined the colonists way of life and must be stopped. “In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.” He uses logos by telling the people that they have tried to fix their problems peacefully but the king does not listen to their pleas. Overall Thomas Jefferson’s use of ethos and logos is the driving force behind his argument on whether or not the colonists should be independent or

Works from The Age of Reason are often very logical and persuasive, appealing more to logic and reason than emotions. "The Declaration of Independence", delivered by Thomas Jefferson, was written during this period of time to inform Britain and other countries that the colonies were breaking away from British rule. "The Declaration of Independence" is a document from The Age of Reason which can be shown through the use of persuasiveness, logical appeal and argumentative points.

Jefferson’s main goal is to acquire the maximum freedom that would allow the country to remain benign and not allow chaos. He had a fear of tyranny and thought in terms of freedom, which could be advantageous to our young country but, if the government is not able to find a balance between law and freedom, could also be his hamartia and cause pandemonium throughout America .

You give a good break down anaylsis of the Thomas Jefferson's discussion. Jefferson also enlightened people through the Declaration of Independence through his philosphy of stressing human equality and natural human rights. He also set the tone and goals for us to have as a nation. which is why you have very good points when you said he set the the foundation for our nation is absoultely accurate. Overall, it was to revolt against a government that no longer guareenteed us natural rights. It was a way to tell colonist that they too had equal right to be happy and entitlement to certain things. Which is why this such a revoluntionary document and great anaysis.