The proletariat would likely switch places with the bourgeoisie if a revolution inspired by Marx had been completely successful. An additional aspect of Marx’ style is his use of lists. In many of his works, including but not exclusively, The Communist Manifesto and “Theses on Feuerbach,” he will go as far as to number his points. In The Communist Manifesto Marx lists changes that he believes are necessary; for example, “a heavy progressive … tax” and “free education” (Communist Manifesto 27). This conveys that Marx is writing to a more common person, which is necessary for him to influence their actions.
Another part of Marx’ style is his indignant and often harsh diction. Because he includes himself in the proletariat group, he is very …show more content…
He commonly repeats certain words, phrases, and ideas in order to engrave them into a reader’s or listener’s mind. The repetition also increases intensity of the work, conveying Marx’ passion. The word “revolution” is repeated many times throughout most of his works, helping to keep one’s mind on the idea of “rising” up (Communist Manifesto). Another commonly repeated word is exploit, which highlights the idea that the proletariat is taken advantage of. Throughout all of Marx’ works on revolution and the proletariat the main idea is rising up. He is always consistent with the same purpose. There is no confusion to what his motives are. Another common idea is that society and the bourgeoisie would collapse without the proletariat. This idea is the main basis on which the effectiveness of a revolution is built. If people work together as a group, they will outnumber the bourgeoisie. This clear logic helps to build a stronger case for Marx; “the proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains” and “they have a world to win” (Communist Manifesto 41). The repetition allows the audience to remember, at the very least, these few ideas and phrases and increases likeliness of the audience becoming more sympathetic with Marx’ cause. However, in some passages of The Communist Manifesto the repetition is overbearing. For example, in section IV of The Communist Manifesto, the word revolution is repeated more than necessary to allow a full …show more content…
The slippery slope fallacy is the most common because it allows him to exaggerate the outcome of current issues, so that his audience will be motivated to change. Marx argues that if the proletarians rise up, they will be able to become the leading class of society. However, the rising up of the proletarians would have to also instigate many other changes, besides the ten transformations he includes in The Communist Manifesto. The power that the bourgeoisie possessed was not considered; they had much more money and influence, which means ability to gain militaries and support. Other fallacies that are commonly seen in his works are scare tactics. Marx often said that if the proletariat didn’t rise up on their own, they would be forced to because society would deteriorate enough that everyone, but the very top class of people, would be left to starve. Despite the inaccuracy of the fallacy, scaring his audience was in Marx’ best interest. Fear is a massive motivator. It is effective to tell his audience that they have the power to change the world while also mentioning that if they don’t, their futures will be condemned. If his audience is afraid of the future, they will be more willing to involve themselves in a solution. In Marx’ economic manuscripts he includes a section titled “Bloody Legislation Against the Expropriated, from the End of the 15th Century” (“Bloody”). This section includes legislation used to specifically
Another part of Marx’ style is his indignant and often harsh diction. Because he includes himself in the proletariat group, he is very …show more content…
He commonly repeats certain words, phrases, and ideas in order to engrave them into a reader’s or listener’s mind. The repetition also increases intensity of the work, conveying Marx’ passion. The word “revolution” is repeated many times throughout most of his works, helping to keep one’s mind on the idea of “rising” up (Communist Manifesto). Another commonly repeated word is exploit, which highlights the idea that the proletariat is taken advantage of. Throughout all of Marx’ works on revolution and the proletariat the main idea is rising up. He is always consistent with the same purpose. There is no confusion to what his motives are. Another common idea is that society and the bourgeoisie would collapse without the proletariat. This idea is the main basis on which the effectiveness of a revolution is built. If people work together as a group, they will outnumber the bourgeoisie. This clear logic helps to build a stronger case for Marx; “the proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains” and “they have a world to win” (Communist Manifesto 41). The repetition allows the audience to remember, at the very least, these few ideas and phrases and increases likeliness of the audience becoming more sympathetic with Marx’ cause. However, in some passages of The Communist Manifesto the repetition is overbearing. For example, in section IV of The Communist Manifesto, the word revolution is repeated more than necessary to allow a full …show more content…
The slippery slope fallacy is the most common because it allows him to exaggerate the outcome of current issues, so that his audience will be motivated to change. Marx argues that if the proletarians rise up, they will be able to become the leading class of society. However, the rising up of the proletarians would have to also instigate many other changes, besides the ten transformations he includes in The Communist Manifesto. The power that the bourgeoisie possessed was not considered; they had much more money and influence, which means ability to gain militaries and support. Other fallacies that are commonly seen in his works are scare tactics. Marx often said that if the proletariat didn’t rise up on their own, they would be forced to because society would deteriorate enough that everyone, but the very top class of people, would be left to starve. Despite the inaccuracy of the fallacy, scaring his audience was in Marx’ best interest. Fear is a massive motivator. It is effective to tell his audience that they have the power to change the world while also mentioning that if they don’t, their futures will be condemned. If his audience is afraid of the future, they will be more willing to involve themselves in a solution. In Marx’ economic manuscripts he includes a section titled “Bloody Legislation Against the Expropriated, from the End of the 15th Century” (“Bloody”). This section includes legislation used to specifically