Summary Of Ted Talk By Aaron Huey

To relate to a topic or issue that occurred more than 150 years ago is a challenge, to say the least. The battle between what is legal and what is morally and ethically correct, is an age-old debate that dates back centuries ago. In this speech, there is clear evidence that there was at least one or more United States laws or treaties broken. In this TED Talk presented by author Aaron Huey, a passionate cultural writer and photographer, there is discussion about the Lakota Indian Tribe. Huey goes on to break down a timeline of the tribe’s journey, rise to power, and subsequent demise. Huey is effective at portraying the tragic history and the struggles the Lakota have faced and continue to face in modern times. He also provides a call to action
He trends to pathos appeal. He mentions several massacres that occurred toward the Lakota Tribe initiated by US troops. The United States government lists these historical events as battles, but Huey takes it a step further in his message and portrays these so-called “battles” as “massacres”. He goes on to say, “Medals were given for the indiscriminate slaughter of women and children.” In my opinion, a strong example of an emotional appeal was clearly defined. An extremely vivid image is painted into the minds of his audience. Holy man Black Elk mentions he can still see the “…butchered women and children scattered along+ the crooked gulch.” This quotation catches the audience’s attention, and makes significant strides in establishing pathos appeal with these captivating references to the deaths of innocent
His speech is strongly delivered in a passionate, yet demanding way. He uses a firm tone to convey his hopes that the future of the Lakota people will be free of oppression and suffering. Not only does he appeal to the ethical side of humanity and provide a solid foundation of his credibility, he strengthens his position by appealing to the emotions and the logical side of things. By covering multiple standpoints, he ultimately speaks directly to nearly every American. Huey concludes his speech with a call to action, “Honor the treaties. Give back the Black Hills. It’s not your business what they do with them.” This instills a sense of responsibility that we the American citizens, have medaled in territory and lives that are not ours to intrude in. By highlighting the pressing issues the Lakota people face on a daily basis, Huey effectively captures his audience and displays his overall knowledge of the