CDW: George W. Bush’s 9/11 Speech
In the event of a national tragedy, such as 9/11, it is crucial to address the people in a unifying approach. In his speech regarding the attack, George W. Bush addressed the public to appeal to the emotional outrage and disbelief; as well as comforting them during a troublesome time. Throughout the speech, Bush gives the audience an image to keep in mind. “The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing...(Bush).” He does this in order to evoke an emotional response from the listeners. He wants them to feel the fury and dismay of the incident so it will tie the population together as a whole. “The victims were in airplanes or in their offices — secretaries, businessmen
In the event of a national tragedy, such as 9/11, it is crucial to address the people in a unifying approach. In his speech regarding the attack, George W. Bush addressed the public to appeal to the emotional outrage and disbelief; as well as comforting them during a troublesome time. Throughout the speech, Bush gives the audience an image to keep in mind. “The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing...(Bush).” He does this in order to evoke an emotional response from the listeners. He wants them to feel the fury and dismay of the incident so it will tie the population together as a whole. “The victims were in airplanes or in their offices — secretaries, businessmen