Rhetorical Analysis Of Letters From An American Farmer

Crevecoeur, a French aristocrat, now an American farmer in 1782, wrote essays “Letters from an American Farmer.” Crevecoeur wrote to persuade other Europeans how much of a convenience America was through his rhetorical devices. Crevecoeur’s humble yet eager tone would have certainly urged more immigrants to come to the American colonies.
Crevecoeur displays the poverty and events that were happening in Europe to show his audience that “Country that had no bread for him…” should not be called a country. There were opportunities in America for escaping immigrants unlike Europe: “here they are [to] become men; in Europe they were as so many useless plants.” Crevecoeur wants to portray that he came to the colonies and became successful and that others should follow his footsteps, and America was the “great chain which links us all…” There are opportunities in America such as rewards for labor, laws to protect its citizens, and lands to make …show more content…
He makes the audience fell humble that their ancestors once came from Europe and made a life by what they brought with them. “Americans are the western pilgrims” who bring “arts, sciences, vigor and industry.” Which will “finish the great circle…” and bring all life together. Crevecoeur wants to inspire Europeans and encourage them to come to the land of opportunity. New immigrants will further the reputation of America across the world.
Crevecoeur was a great persuader in trying to encourage Europeans with his rhetorical devices. His powerful phrases would have certainly persuaded many to come to the land of opportunity and create a future for all. Crevecoeur could have been one of the greatest contributors to the American