In John F Kennedy’s speech, Kennedy often alludes to different events in history to draw in his audience and connect with them on an emotional level. For example when Kennedy states, “John Winthrop set before his shipmates on the flagship Arbela 331 years ago” it shows Kennedy’s knowledge of Massachusetts. The Arbela was a ship that arrived in Massachusetts and when it came to this land the first inhabitants would do their best in creating a very functional and excelling city. Kennedy uses this allusion to express, with his mainly Massachusetts resident audience, that he has the same desire of being an above average nation that others look up to. Another point is, because the audience is mainly from Massachusetts they would understand his
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For example in Kennedy’s last statements he makes a list of the steps America must take, that contain the words “were we truly”. These words are echoed and repeated throughout the last paragraphs and Kennedy goes on about the change that must take place. “First, were we truly men of courage, with courage to stand up to one enemies... Secondly, were we truly men of judgment, with perceptive judgment of the future as well as the past” demonstrates two of the four times Kennedy uses this metaphor. By using this metaphor it shows Kennedy contradicting himself asking questions the audience and himself already knew adding emphasis to his points. “Third, were we truly men of integrity, men who never ran out either the principles... Finally, were we truly men of dedication with an honor mortgaged to no single individual or group” which provides the last 2 times Kennedy uses this extended metaphor to show the problems of the American government. He makes a connection to the audience by agreeing with his crowd that the government wasn’t the best at the moment and things needed to be done immediately to solve those issues. The use of this term is to show Kennedy is listening to his people and points out the flaws that must be corrected. By showing he cares about his audience an emotional bond is created and the audience feels more inclined to be persuaded and agree with the things Kennedy
For example in Kennedy’s last statements he makes a list of the steps America must take, that contain the words “were we truly”. These words are echoed and repeated throughout the last paragraphs and Kennedy goes on about the change that must take place. “First, were we truly men of courage, with courage to stand up to one enemies... Secondly, were we truly men of judgment, with perceptive judgment of the future as well as the past” demonstrates two of the four times Kennedy uses this metaphor. By using this metaphor it shows Kennedy contradicting himself asking questions the audience and himself already knew adding emphasis to his points. “Third, were we truly men of integrity, men who never ran out either the principles... Finally, were we truly men of dedication with an honor mortgaged to no single individual or group” which provides the last 2 times Kennedy uses this extended metaphor to show the problems of the American government. He makes a connection to the audience by agreeing with his crowd that the government wasn’t the best at the moment and things needed to be done immediately to solve those issues. The use of this term is to show Kennedy is listening to his people and points out the flaws that must be corrected. By showing he cares about his audience an emotional bond is created and the audience feels more inclined to be persuaded and agree with the things Kennedy