Adams begins her letter by sharing with John her primary concern was his safety. She appeals to his emotions by saying that she has hopes he doesn't endure obstacles from "enemies or the dangers of the deep sea" and by admitting her fear "to lament it ". By using the rhetorical strategy pathos she without a problem put John within the role of being receptive to her advice. This outpouring of emotion from Abigail conveys a concerned tone that reassures to call her son to action.
A. Adams uses Allusion, which helps her by pointing to the fact that without adversity most people will struggle in life when they are challenged to handle something. Abigail remembers Cicero the roman politician, she goes on to assert “would Cicero have [proven so exclusive]
A. Adams uses Allusion, which helps her by pointing to the fact that without adversity most people will struggle in life when they are challenged to handle something. Abigail remembers Cicero the roman politician, she goes on to assert “would Cicero have [proven so exclusive]