Letter To The Nez Perce

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To persuade the U.S army to feel remorse from devastating the Nez Perce, and to let the Americans know that the tribe is tired of fighting, Chief Joseph uses syntax by way of repition which effectively appeals to pathos. He does this is by repeatedly mentioning tribe members who have died which creates a tone of exhaustion. In his letter, Chief Joseph uses repetition to emphasize the impact the U.S. has already had on his tribe. After stating his yearn to end the fighting as it was decimating his tribe, Chief Joseph mentions how “Looking Glass is dead. Toohulhulsote is dead. The old men are dead”. At this point, many lives have been taken from the Nez Perce. Chief Joseph feels exhausted from fighting because the tribe has had enough casualties.

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