Barack Obama Speech: a Better World, a More Perfect Union

A Better World In the speech “A More Perfect Union” by Barack Obama he appeals to the emotions of the readers when he says “I believe deeply that we cannot solve the challenges of our time unless we solve them together, unless we perfect our union by understanding that we may have different stories, but we hold common hopes; that we may not look the same and we may not have come from the same place, but we all want to movie in the same direction -- toward a better future for our children and our grandchildren.”. This gives a sense of security that displays that a solution for our current problem exists. Our problems can’t be resolved alone, therefore we must work together. We need to first accept ourselves, and others. “Those stories — of survival and freedom and hope – became our stories, my story. The blood that spilled was our blood, the tears our tears” shows that our lives are much more than our own; we are a part of our ancestors and part of the future even without our realization. All humans are born with a purpose, and are capable of creating the future of their choice. Normal people like Thomas Edison who found difficulty in subjects such as math, invented electricity which has had a major impact in technological advancements such as computers, television, and cell phones. “Segregated schools were and are inferior schools; we still haven’t fixed them.” Obama gives a good example to highlight the never-ending cycle of segregation. Today segregation still exists, such as how private schools have certain requirements that need to be met to allow entrance inside.
He appeals to the emotions of the readers when he says “How many failed in the face of discrimination, but how many men and women overcame the odds; how many were able to make a way out of no way, for those like me who would come after them.”. It indicates there is a way to overcome discrimination, and it is possible for everyone to overcome. Helen Keller was discriminated against due to her