Ballot Or The Bullet Analysis

The Ballot or the Bullet is a persuasive speech given by Malcolm X who had a significant impact at the time when there is Civil Rights Movement. The speech takes place in the 1960’s and in Kings Solomon Baptist Church. It portrayed the African Americans as an oppressed group to make the audience aware of their own rights, and beliefs. Ethos was an element that is encountered in the speech it is one of the most common used persuasive techniques that aims to gather the society members. Therefore, it is evident to encounter with “Ethos of Conflict” written by Daniel Bar Tal. Since the speech is based on an inequality of a specific race the “Ballot or Bullet” is an obvious example to see how delegitimization, self-victimhood, unity and patriotism are being used by the narrator that displays the conflict in the society.

According to Bar-Tal both delegitimzation and self- victimhood cultivate in times of incurable struggles and they are the significant arguments that nourish and support it. It would be challenging to obtain a conflict resolution if there is no revision. Having a history on an experienced violence, presenting one's own goals as just, creating a positive self-image, leads them to see themselves as the …show more content…
It is initially originated in ethnic units and homelands since it suggests connection of group members to the society and to nation. Within the history, it was proved that with special senses of believing, caring and staying loyal to the nation the members caused to construct strong ties to the nation and homeland. Similarly, it is possible to encounter of pieces of patriotism in Malcom’s call to action. “We have made a greater sacrifice than anybody who’s standing up in America today.” In these words Blacks are represented as a group which can overcome any hardships and which is a group that can bond strongly and defend their country without