Metaphors In Jfk Inaugural Address

President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, in his inaugural address (20 January 1961), incorporates fabricated metaphors, and shared hardships to show the people of America his idealistic goals that advocate the defending and expanding of freedom for people inside and outside the United States in order to inspire Americans to take action and fight for other people’s rights; however, Kennedy’s insistence for peace suggests he may not be willing to sacrifice strong ties with a nation to grant the population’s freedom. Kennedy adopts an inspiring and assertive tone for the Americans at home and the entire world that allows him to evoke a sense of community and cohesion. In the introduction of his speech, John F. Kennedy begins by addressing his audience to draw them in, grabbing their attention with his main ideas and goals he hopes the country can …show more content…
12). Kennedy’s use of dramatic metaphors lend the audience a visual to the abstract concepts that help individuals understand the restrictive “chains of poverty” (para 10) and unrelenting “bonds of mass misery” (para 9) people around the world must face everyday. He directs the speech toward those people living in poverty, struggling to survive, offering them hope and a promise that America will help to the best of their abilities “because it is right” (para. 9), building his integrity. Kennedy reassures Americans on their decision of making him their new president, which is crucial in persuading the audience in being proactive against restrictors of democracy and liberty to meet the goal of ridding “iron tyranny” (para.