The Aristotelian Triad is one of many ways to produce an argument. The proofs of the method include ethos, or credibility, logos, or logic, and pathos, or emotion. Each part has its necessary place in every argument because each one affects the audience in a different way. By using each facet of the triad, one can be sure to provide a well rounded case for any occasion that will appeal to everyone on some level. In the United States, we look to our Presidents for leadership in times of trouble. Despite the limitations to the job, the President is the face of the country and when something there is a crisis, tragedy, or major conflict everyone is looking to The President for a response, game plane, or comfort. While the arguments are not presented
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A plane flew into each of the towers of the World Trade Center (Pritchard 2015). The attacks caused the citizens to lose faith in their government. The series of attacks launched the United States into a state of chaos and panic. The mass confusion could have eventually led to even more devastation. Erica Resende (2015) noted that “9/11 was experienced simultaneously on a personal, visual, digital, virtual and global level like no other” (p.57).Many leaders stepped forward to risk their lives, to save possible survivors and to organize efforts to make it through. In the few days following the tragedy, the nation struggled to keep it together. Finally, after three days the then President, George W. Bush finally addressed the union. His speech, known as his “Bullhorn Speech,” was not long, but it was one of the defining moments of his Presidency. In fact, Kenneth Walsh (2013) described the speech as “one of the most riveting and important points in his presidency.”The speech was given at a vulnerable time and Bush implemented each section of the Aristotelian Triad to comfort and unify the nation. By just speaking at one scene of the tragedy so soon after the occurrence was a demonstration of ethos on the part of the former President. Showing up to a
A plane flew into each of the towers of the World Trade Center (Pritchard 2015). The attacks caused the citizens to lose faith in their government. The series of attacks launched the United States into a state of chaos and panic. The mass confusion could have eventually led to even more devastation. Erica Resende (2015) noted that “9/11 was experienced simultaneously on a personal, visual, digital, virtual and global level like no other” (p.57).Many leaders stepped forward to risk their lives, to save possible survivors and to organize efforts to make it through. In the few days following the tragedy, the nation struggled to keep it together. Finally, after three days the then President, George W. Bush finally addressed the union. His speech, known as his “Bullhorn Speech,” was not long, but it was one of the defining moments of his Presidency. In fact, Kenneth Walsh (2013) described the speech as “one of the most riveting and important points in his presidency.”The speech was given at a vulnerable time and Bush implemented each section of the Aristotelian Triad to comfort and unify the nation. By just speaking at one scene of the tragedy so soon after the occurrence was a demonstration of ethos on the part of the former President. Showing up to a