Rhetorical Analysis Of Looking Past Limits

Rhetorical Analysis for Looking Past Limits

Activist Caroline Casey, in her Tedx talk “Looking past limits”, recounts her story of learning how she legally blind after insisting she could learn how to drive. Casey’s purpose is to argue that even though one may have a disability, it does not mean that they are disabled; however, fighting for what you know you can do does not mean you cannot ask for help as well. She adopts a determined and inspiring tone in order to accept that even if a person has a disability, it does not render them helpless. Being able to move past not being able to do what other people say you can’t do is Casey’s goal for those who have disabilities and don’t believe in themselves. Casey begins her Tedx talk by acknowledging her own story of somebody telling her that she couldn’t do something- and believing them. She appeals to the heartening emotions
She appeals to the inspirational emotions of the audience by using specific language in guide her in her presentation. The language of this presentation becomes sentimental and passionate. Casey repeatedly says “doggy determined”, and speaks of how she was “not willing to back down”. Casey concludes that she quits what she thought was her dream job, and asks herself what she really wants to be. She even reveals that she was nervous to give her presentation and that the only thing that tied her to the ground was the simple phrase, “be you.” This deluge of emotion sends a reassuring tone to her intended audience. In conclusion, activist Caroline Casey in her Tedx talk “Looking past limits” narrates her personal experience in not allowing her disability to take old of her life. Through her heartening emotional appeal, inspiring tone, and passionate language use, Casey insists that we accept that even if a person has a disability, it does not render them