It was a sad day for the nation on April 4th 1968, the day Robert F. Kennedy delivered a moving speech The Death of Martin Luther King in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Kennedy speaks). During a time, when the Civil Rights Movement was at its peak, this speech made a powerful impact, showing that justice should be for all, regardless of color. Because of his genuine compassion, he was able to reach an audience that would otherwise be resentful, to come together and continue the quest for peace. Consequently, this tragic event reinforced the importance of change. “Even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God.” – Aeschylus (“Kennedy”)
Kennedy, a Senator, supporter of civil rights and desegregation reiterates the importance and relevance of peace among one another. Both from very different backgrounds they came together to demonstrate equality just a day before the death of King. …show more content…
His usage of an emotional approach demonstrates that he acknowledges the audience feelings by eliminating campaigning from this event. Hence, making it personal and showing his priority for humanity. His authority is present because he is a Senator, knowledgeable and sincere about the issues regarding racial injustice. The following statement is an example. (Ethos):“We will have difficult times; we’ve had difficult times in the past; we will have difficult times in the future. It is not the end of violence; it is not the end of lawlessness; it is not the end of disorder.” (“Kennedy”) There is also use of antitheses because he compares difficulties in present, past and future tenses. Logos is present in this statement because it gives hope, but also addresses the reality that there will always being differences. In addition, he also connects with the audience by referencing the death of his brother.
Kennedy, a Senator, supporter of civil rights and desegregation reiterates the importance and relevance of peace among one another. Both from very different backgrounds they came together to demonstrate equality just a day before the death of King. …show more content…
His usage of an emotional approach demonstrates that he acknowledges the audience feelings by eliminating campaigning from this event. Hence, making it personal and showing his priority for humanity. His authority is present because he is a Senator, knowledgeable and sincere about the issues regarding racial injustice. The following statement is an example. (Ethos):“We will have difficult times; we’ve had difficult times in the past; we will have difficult times in the future. It is not the end of violence; it is not the end of lawlessness; it is not the end of disorder.” (“Kennedy”) There is also use of antitheses because he compares difficulties in present, past and future tenses. Logos is present in this statement because it gives hope, but also addresses the reality that there will always being differences. In addition, he also connects with the audience by referencing the death of his brother.