On September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush gave an effective and powerful speech after the terrible tragedy that changed America forever. The president's speech was so effective because of the way he uses ethos, and pathos. Throughout the speech, he uses these literary devices to reestablish hope and security to the nation in the time of despair.
In the speech, Bush uses ethos to speak as a role-model and the leader of the United States. For example, when Bush uses the terms “we” and “our” he is stating that he is not only taking this tragedy to heart as a leader ,but as a citizen as well. His dual role as the president of the United States and a citizen was to be the voice of America and speak to the values of the American People.
In the speech, Bush uses ethos to speak as a role-model and the leader of the United States. For example, when Bush uses the terms “we” and “our” he is stating that he is not only taking this tragedy to heart as a leader ,but as a citizen as well. His dual role as the president of the United States and a citizen was to be the voice of America and speak to the values of the American People.