In order to achieve his purpose, president John F. Kennedy uses a sense of determination and figurative language, to inspire the newly founded generation of Americans to keep the raging flames of their forefathers alive, which had been fought so hard for the assurance to survival and the success of liberty.
Being the youngest president to take office, President Kennedy had to prove his self-worth to his country during the height of the cold war. Kennedy uses symbolism throughout his speech to inspire the younger generation, symbolism such as the passing of the "torch". The "torch" symbolizes the ambition of Americans of that of the first revolution. It is also symbolizing an end as well as a beginning, acknowledging the start of a new era.
Being the youngest president to take office, President Kennedy had to prove his self-worth to his country during the height of the cold war. Kennedy uses symbolism throughout his speech to inspire the younger generation, symbolism such as the passing of the "torch". The "torch" symbolizes the ambition of Americans of that of the first revolution. It is also symbolizing an end as well as a beginning, acknowledging the start of a new era.