Rhetorical Analysis Of Andrew Jackson

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President Andrew Jackson spoke in a very careless tone. It was almost as if Andrew Jackson didn’t even feel the slightest bit of sympathy for the Cherokees. President Andrew Jackson clearly stated, “My Friends, Circumstances render it impossible that you can flourish in the midst of a civilized community.” This statement shows us that President Andrew Jackson didn’t care about what the Cherokees had to go through. He only cared about the benefits that would be given to the Americans once all of the Cherokees left. The move was very difficult for the Cherokees. John G. Burnett stated, “Many of these helpless people did not have blankets and many had been driven from home barefooted.” This tells us that the Cherokee went through so many …show more content…
He stated, “One can never forget the sadness and solemnity of that morning.” This tells us that John Burnett was troubled by the sight of the Cherokees having to struggle and push through these difficulties. He also said, “. . .many of the children rose to their feet and waved their little hands good-by to their mountain homes, knowing that they were leaving them forever.” This tells us that John Burnett witnessed the innocent little children having to suffer and leave behind their childhood and home.
If I was a soldier, I would have felt so upset. Witnessing people suffer in front of your own eyes is something I would never be able to bare. So many children and adults had to suffer. Having to go through all that pain at such a young age must have had been a tough experience for those little children. If I was a Cherokee, I would have felt nothing but hate for Andrew Jackson. I would have had hate just boiling within me, with the only bit of satisfactory being revenge. Also, I would have felt sorrow for my family and I.
Dear Alexiana, So much has been happening lately. As a result of Andrew Jackson’s new law, I will be moving to the west. In this bitter journey, please pray that all will end well. I am afraid that I might never see you again. Though I am unsure of many things, know that you are an amazing friend and I will always have you in my heart.

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