Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God Rhetorical Analysis

There are many motivational forces. In my opinion, appeals to fear are the best motivational force. A few reasons it is this would be because it makes the audience realize how frightening their consequences are, makes them aware that they need to make some changes in their lives, and makes them realize that there is still hope for them. First, an appeal to fear makes the audience realize how frightening their consequences are. It does this in many ways. One way it did this is by reading how horrible people would be treated if they are "unconverted" in "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." For example, "The wrath of God burns against them, their damnation does not slumber; the pit is prepared, the fire is made ready, the furnace is now hot, ready to receive them; the flames do now rage and glow. The glittering sword whet, and held over them, and the pit …show more content…
It does this because after their experience at Corcoran they come to realization that if they get and stay on the right path their lives can change. For example, "I feel a lot better about myself, I think the way I can stay on path is to enroll myself into the Marines. I should be capable of doing it." ("Corcoran"). This explains that one of the teens realized that there is still hope for them. The only way that is possible is if he keeps himself on track. It does this as well because as you read "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" the author tells you that even if you are "unconverted" you still have a chance to turn your life around to God. For instance, " And now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day where in Christ has thrown the door of mercy wide open, and stands in the door calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners; . . ." (Edwards 44). This explains that even though someone may be unconverted they still have a chance to make things right. This will cause their afterlife to be better than