duty‚ world leadership and dedication. These similar topics can be seen many times throughout the two speeches even though the speeches were made for different reasons. Pericles’s speech eulogized the Athenian soldiers who died in the war against Sparta in 431 B.C.E. and comforted their families. Whereas‚ Obama’s speech was written to address the state of the union and inform the citizens of the United States of tasks ahead to help improve the nation. Both speeches however‚ are still highly respected
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generation. Three things influence a generation: an important event‚ an important person‚ and an important part of the culture. From the ‘80s there are three lasting definitions: Reagan’s “Berlin Wall!” speech‚ Ms. Howe (a progeny of the age)‚ and the popular music of the decade. The “Berlin Wall” speech is the most notable event of the decade‚ and its impact on global politics has lasted into the modern age. Ms. Howe grew up in the ‘80s and has thus been influenced by that age. What she does with her
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Barbara Bush’s Commencement Speech Barbara Bush has a very good ethos as a writer. Throughout her speech she utilizes that‚ along with much pathos to help bring across her message: that today a new world is forming‚ and the students of Wellesley College are the future of society‚ so find where you think you fit in to society‚ not where others say you have to go. In her speech‚ Barbara Bush discusses how she went to the People’s Republic of China‚ which is where the future of society will be
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should not be used in vain and those of royal blood and heavenly creatures are supposed to be superior to the common person in a way or another. Elisabeth‚ however‚ in her speech demonstrates to her nation that she considers
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to be accomplished-- things that fuel our determination and strengthen our resolve. The two poems‚ “Speech to the Young: Speech to the Progress Toward” by Gwendolyn Brooks and “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes are good examples of how poetry‚ too‚ can speak to a reader’s heart and mind and fuel their determination. “Speech to the Young Speech to the Progress
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George W. Bush Addressing the nation after the 9/11 attacks George Bush begins the speech with a solemn address and informs the people of America about the tragic events that unfolded. The aim of this speech was to reassure the public that they are now safe and the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The use of inclusive pronouns‚ such as ‘we’ and ‘our’‚ is just one of the ways in which he builds a sense of unity and togetherness with the audience. He makes it feel like he is equal to them
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diametrically opposed at the outset of these occurrences. Brutus gives Antony the opportunity to make a speech at the funeral‚ however‚ we find him under some rather serpentine conditions. Fearing rejection from the Roman population for his actions‚ Brutus intimidates Antony‚ telling him that he may not pointing his finger at the conspirators‚ that he must not speak ill of Caesar‚ and to give his speech at the same pulpit. On the other hand‚ Brutus sets himself up to be able to say whatever he wants‚
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soldier and explain why he or she is still important in today’s society. The tone of Wiglaf’s speech is accusatory‚ critical‚ but whimsical at times because he reminds them of times in the Mead Hall when they promised to serve Beowulf with their lives. MacArthur’s tone is inspiring and motivational‚ yet mournful and powerful when talking about the debts American soldiers have paid. Wiglaf’s speech had a lot of words like “boasting”‚ “swore”‚ “trusting”‚ “promises”‚ to evoke a sense of guilt in
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Short essay about Mrs. Thatcher’s Bruges speech Margaret Thatcher as we all know‚ was a very intelligent‚ firm and decided person‚ one of the greatest and most popular characters of the international ambit‚ first and only woman as a Prime Minister‚ which gave her the name of “The iron Lady”. Her speech‚ long and concise‚ I think was very touching and had a lot of important information to consider back then and what is more impressive is that it is still so actual that almost seem to be written
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The speech I selected was Susan Cain- The Power of Introverts. I think the speaker (Susan) was very professional‚ appealing‚ confident‚ and her tone of voice was perfect not too loud or not to low. The speech she was relating to the audience was about introverts and she also wrote a book about Introversion that actually took her seven years to write. She talks about her grandfather; being an introvert and how he could not see people in the eyes when he could talk to them even though he had been in
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