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    directly‚ which his so much closer to achieving his purpose. Stephen E. Lucas agrees in his article “The Stylistic Artistry of the Declaration of Independence”‚ when he says ‚”But the emotional pitch of the war grievances was also part of a rhetorical strategy designed to solidify support for independence in those parts of America that had yet to suffer the physical and economic hardships of war” (Lucas). Lucas says this because Jefferson wrote this while the war was going on against the soon to be

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    Scarlet Letter Composition The Puritans’ beliefs in the 17th century were different than most of the citizens that live in this modern day society. The Puritan beliefs are based on the of the Church of England‚ but they purified the religion. The Scarlet Letter is based off the Puritans’ beliefs and the story of society that the Puritans lived in; some other critics observe that Nathaniel Hawthorne criticizes the Puritans society and their beliefs. When The Scarlet Letter was written the Author

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    There is a great deal of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter‚ and it may seem rather overdone to some readers. This is because the intent of the novel was not to portray a completely accurate or realistic account of Hester Prynne’s story‚ but rather to use that symbolism to make a point. The first chapter‚ though it is barely two pages long‚ is absolutely filled with symbolism‚ and the rest of the novel is no different. James states that the symbolism "is overdone at times‚ and becomes mechanical; it

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    Being a Man: Rhetorical Analysis Being a Man‚ by Paul Theroux‚ delineates the negative effects of being a man According to himself. Theroux‚ in his piece‚ argues that a man is oppressed by gender expectations‚ despite living in a society where women are belittled in comparison to men. Theroux attempts to explain the gap between genders which cause bad marriages‚ social misfits‚ moral degenerates‚ sadists‚ and latent rapists. Theroux proposes that the idea of manhood in America has caused some

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    Nathaniel Hawthorne’s book‚ “The Scarlet Letter‚” a very prominent theme is the idea of how something a little bit out of the ordinary can become quite exaggerated. In the beginning of the book‚ the main character‚ Hester Prynne‚ is made to wear a scarlet letter to pay for her sin of adultery. This letter and even Hester herself is exaggerated in the eyes of society throughout the book. “It was whispered‚ by those who peered after her‚ that the scarlet letter threw a lurid gleam along the dark passage-way

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    Kotrba Rhetorical Analysis: Martin Luther King Jr. Birmingham Jail Letter Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter from Birmingham Jail was written on April 16‚ 1963 while he was incarcerated in the Birmingham City Jail. This letter addresses the criticism that a group of white men had thrown at him and his pro-black American organization about their non-violent actions against racial discrimination and injustice among black Americans in Birmingham. He notes that he doesn’t usually respond to letters of criticism

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    In The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne’s purpose for the ” A” was to demonstrate the clear absence of feminism in the 1850’s when the story takes place. Hester Prynne‚ the heroine of The Scarlet Letter‚ is a strong independent woman who demonstrates wisdom. Instead of allowing herself to be a victim of her situation and Puritan contempt‚ she lives as a irrepressible woman and does not allow herself to be controlled by particular normalities. Hester committed adultery while her husband was

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    Rhetorical Analysis Essay Judy Brady’s “Why I want a wife‚” was first published forty years ago‚ in the inaugural issue of Ms. Magazine. In this essay‚ Brady aims to convince her audience to take a gander at the expectations of what a man expects from his wife‚ as well as providing further insight from a male standpoint.” I want a wife who will take care of my physical needs. I want a wife who will keep my house clean”(Brady‚ page 13‚ third paragraph). Brady uses pathos‚ ethos‚ logos‚ and repetition

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    Letter from Birmingham Jail Argument Analysis Essay Assignment (100 points) Assignment:​ Write a five paragraph essay analyzing ​ Letter from Birmingham Jail Question​ : What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ​ main purpose​ and how does he use ​ rhetorical appeals throughout his ​ Letter from Birmingham Jail​ to construct this argument? Remember‚ his essay can be broken into 3 sections: Section 1 (paragraphs 1-14); Section 2 (para. 15-30); Section 3 (para. 31-47)‚ so search for the best examples throughout

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    Throughout The Scarlet Letter‚ Hawthorne uses a great deal of symbolism especially with the meaning of the scaffold. The scaffold starts out to be place of sin and humiliation but ironically becomes a place of true salvation. It is used by many characters to show their emotions as well as how people of the Puritan society treated Hester‚ Pearl‚ and Arthur Dimmesdale. In the first scaffold scene‚ Hester is holding her daughter Pearl in her arms. Hester has committed adultery and must stand on the

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