Cesar Chavez, a labor union organizer and civil rights leader once said “We are also convinced that nonviolence is more powerful than violence” (lines 12-13). During the 19th century, Dr.Martin Luther King proved that nonviolence was stronger than violence. On the 10th anniversary of King’s death, Chavez wrote an article to support King’s view on nonviolence by using diction, repetition, and emotional appeals.
Chavez’s article argues that non violent protest is more efficient than violent means. His words appeal and connect to people emotionally, “We can gather the support of millions who have a conscience...” (lines 24-25) The word “conscience” has a denotation of what is perceived as right or wrong by the human heart. Chavez is suggesting that people who have a conscience are able to understand the wrongdoings of violent acts. This allows Chavez to make the readers feel obligated to support non violent acts to violent acts. Chavez’s choice of words also reflect his point of view because of the sharpness the words contain. ”...crucial importance to win any contest.” …show more content…
The words “nonviolence” and “violence” helps create a contrast regarding the point of views on civil rights. He states “Nonviolence supports you if you have a just and moral cause”. In this sentence, the word nonviolence serves as an introduction to his reasoning. In lines 14-17, “Nonviolence provides the opportunity to stay on the offensive, and that is of crucial importance to win any contest”, nonviolence is now being explained as a way of being on the stronger side of the debate. When the word “nonviolence” is used, the word “violence” is juxtaposed in most cases. “If we resort to violence...violence will be escalated...or there will be total demoralization of the workers,” (lines 17-21). Chavez repeats the words “nonviolence” and “violence” to equate nonviolence with positive outcomes and violence with negative
Chavez’s article argues that non violent protest is more efficient than violent means. His words appeal and connect to people emotionally, “We can gather the support of millions who have a conscience...” (lines 24-25) The word “conscience” has a denotation of what is perceived as right or wrong by the human heart. Chavez is suggesting that people who have a conscience are able to understand the wrongdoings of violent acts. This allows Chavez to make the readers feel obligated to support non violent acts to violent acts. Chavez’s choice of words also reflect his point of view because of the sharpness the words contain. ”...crucial importance to win any contest.” …show more content…
The words “nonviolence” and “violence” helps create a contrast regarding the point of views on civil rights. He states “Nonviolence supports you if you have a just and moral cause”. In this sentence, the word nonviolence serves as an introduction to his reasoning. In lines 14-17, “Nonviolence provides the opportunity to stay on the offensive, and that is of crucial importance to win any contest”, nonviolence is now being explained as a way of being on the stronger side of the debate. When the word “nonviolence” is used, the word “violence” is juxtaposed in most cases. “If we resort to violence...violence will be escalated...or there will be total demoralization of the workers,” (lines 17-21). Chavez repeats the words “nonviolence” and “violence” to equate nonviolence with positive outcomes and violence with negative