The Inquisitor uses many rhetorical strategies to establish his argument against Joan. He uses elements of ethos, builds a powerful tone, and includes biblical allegories throughout his speech. Characterization is an essential piece of the puzzle that will play an important role in his speech. Finally, the inquisitor demonstrates a sophisticated example of a “slippery slope” to expand his analysis of Joan’s position.
Ethos is commonly seen throughout the passage, due to the essential need of credibility in such case. It is important to provide a credible source when arguing the guiltiness of a person. This speech flatters the idea of elimination of self thinking by giving the church power. There is much emphasis on the Holy Church and their …show more content…
His diction consists of a demanding setting. He vilifies the court by exclaiming “Mark what I say: the woman who quarrels with her clothes, and puts on the dress of a man, is like the man who throws off his fur gown and dresses like John the Baptist”(lines 17-20). It is extremely evident that this is an urgent case and is presented in such a manner. To demonize the tone even more, he includes glorious repetition of the word “diabolical”. The purpose of the term is to persuade the court that people like Joan “believe honestly that their diabolical inspiration is divine”(lines 39-40). The remarkable use of a grave and serious tone is to further argue that Joan is guilty and capable of …show more content…
Quite obviously, Joan is portrayed as a “diabolical” and capable of evil. The court is spoken to in a manner which suggests that they are inexperienced and need to be informed. He refers to them as “ignorant persons”(line 35) who brew their own ideas when in reality, they have no idea what their talking about. This is where the characterization of the church comes into play. The church is conveyed in a powerful way but also as a victim of Joan. The Inquisitor makes it evident that the people who say things to challenge the church are doing an injustice. The people of the church are extremely intelligent and scholarly, which is exactly how the inquisitor characterizes himself. He exhibits this when he explains that “If you has seen what I have seen of hersey, you would not think it a light thing”(lines 2-3). This emphasises the fact that he know more of the subject than the court and they should listen to what he has to say. Finally, the Inquisitor characterizes heretics in general the same way as Joan. He warns the people that they should “be on [their] guard”(lines 59-60) because they are capable of manipulation and pure vile behavior. Characterizing many figures in the midsts of his speech helps to accurately display reasons why Joan holds the guilt of
Ethos is commonly seen throughout the passage, due to the essential need of credibility in such case. It is important to provide a credible source when arguing the guiltiness of a person. This speech flatters the idea of elimination of self thinking by giving the church power. There is much emphasis on the Holy Church and their …show more content…
His diction consists of a demanding setting. He vilifies the court by exclaiming “Mark what I say: the woman who quarrels with her clothes, and puts on the dress of a man, is like the man who throws off his fur gown and dresses like John the Baptist”(lines 17-20). It is extremely evident that this is an urgent case and is presented in such a manner. To demonize the tone even more, he includes glorious repetition of the word “diabolical”. The purpose of the term is to persuade the court that people like Joan “believe honestly that their diabolical inspiration is divine”(lines 39-40). The remarkable use of a grave and serious tone is to further argue that Joan is guilty and capable of …show more content…
Quite obviously, Joan is portrayed as a “diabolical” and capable of evil. The court is spoken to in a manner which suggests that they are inexperienced and need to be informed. He refers to them as “ignorant persons”(line 35) who brew their own ideas when in reality, they have no idea what their talking about. This is where the characterization of the church comes into play. The church is conveyed in a powerful way but also as a victim of Joan. The Inquisitor makes it evident that the people who say things to challenge the church are doing an injustice. The people of the church are extremely intelligent and scholarly, which is exactly how the inquisitor characterizes himself. He exhibits this when he explains that “If you has seen what I have seen of hersey, you would not think it a light thing”(lines 2-3). This emphasises the fact that he know more of the subject than the court and they should listen to what he has to say. Finally, the Inquisitor characterizes heretics in general the same way as Joan. He warns the people that they should “be on [their] guard”(lines 59-60) because they are capable of manipulation and pure vile behavior. Characterizing many figures in the midsts of his speech helps to accurately display reasons why Joan holds the guilt of