Chancellor Inauguration Speech
From the book “The Education of a Lifetime,” Robert Khayat addressed the people of the University of Mississippi by giving an inauguration speech expressing why he makes the ideal perfect contender for the chancellorship. Khayat had a way with words that impressed many due to how intriguing his inauguration was, and the goals he had for bringing a more prestigious status to the university. It is very clear to identify pathos in his speech due to how he addressed the people, Khayat also showed a need for prominence amongst the audience, and appeals to nostalgia by his choice of examples throughout the inauguration.
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Robert Khayat addresses the people as “we”, “I come not as a stranger. I am one of you – I am a product of this university, and I welcome you to the university’s first chancellorship. In my remarks, I will refer to the university as “we” and “us.” I do so because there is and always has been a special bond between the university and its people” (143). By uniting everyone as a whole, Robert demonstrates a sense of pathos. He persuades the people emotionally by demanding what WILL get accomplished during his term as chancellor. He excites the audience for what is planned and connects to the audience by touching on the fact that everyone is one and the same. By Khayat using “we” it shows unification, and that he cannot better the university by becoming chancellor alone, the community must be included, and a part of it as well. Towards the end of the speech, Robert Khayat switched from addressing everyone as “we” and began to use “I” referring to himself. In doing this, Khayat demonstrated that he is suitable for this position due to firsthand and personal experiences. He was a part of this university which sets him apart from previous chancellors. He knows how the university works and what exact changes need to be made. As he moved from using “we” to “I”, he didn’t use “I” selfishly, but rather reassured the audience of his acceptance to this challenge. He uses “I” to show how much he cared and honored this university and all of its included
From the book “The Education of a Lifetime,” Robert Khayat addressed the people of the University of Mississippi by giving an inauguration speech expressing why he makes the ideal perfect contender for the chancellorship. Khayat had a way with words that impressed many due to how intriguing his inauguration was, and the goals he had for bringing a more prestigious status to the university. It is very clear to identify pathos in his speech due to how he addressed the people, Khayat also showed a need for prominence amongst the audience, and appeals to nostalgia by his choice of examples throughout the inauguration.
Robert Khayat gave this speech as a celebration for getting granted the privilege to serve as chancellor. …show more content…
Robert Khayat addresses the people as “we”, “I come not as a stranger. I am one of you – I am a product of this university, and I welcome you to the university’s first chancellorship. In my remarks, I will refer to the university as “we” and “us.” I do so because there is and always has been a special bond between the university and its people” (143). By uniting everyone as a whole, Robert demonstrates a sense of pathos. He persuades the people emotionally by demanding what WILL get accomplished during his term as chancellor. He excites the audience for what is planned and connects to the audience by touching on the fact that everyone is one and the same. By Khayat using “we” it shows unification, and that he cannot better the university by becoming chancellor alone, the community must be included, and a part of it as well. Towards the end of the speech, Robert Khayat switched from addressing everyone as “we” and began to use “I” referring to himself. In doing this, Khayat demonstrated that he is suitable for this position due to firsthand and personal experiences. He was a part of this university which sets him apart from previous chancellors. He knows how the university works and what exact changes need to be made. As he moved from using “we” to “I”, he didn’t use “I” selfishly, but rather reassured the audience of his acceptance to this challenge. He uses “I” to show how much he cared and honored this university and all of its included