However, he does not use ancient civilization to make his point understood, but by rather discussing citizens’ mindset after World War I. For example, Valery states, “ We think of what has disappeared, we are almost destroyed by what has been destroyed: we do not know what will be born, and we fear for the future, not without reason.” The war has left citizen in a state of confusion and uncertainty about what will happen next. Valery sets the tone of fear in his speech, insinuating that European citizens are wary about the future. Valery illustrates his emotions further by stating, “ We hope vaguely, we dread precisely; our fears are infinitely more precise than out hopes;…” This quote illustrates that fear dominates hope in European citizens, which is the opposite of majority of Europeans felt when entering the war four years ago. Valery is capturing the changing views of citizens about the war, demonstrating their uncertainty and their knowledge about the pursue of the
However, he does not use ancient civilization to make his point understood, but by rather discussing citizens’ mindset after World War I. For example, Valery states, “ We think of what has disappeared, we are almost destroyed by what has been destroyed: we do not know what will be born, and we fear for the future, not without reason.” The war has left citizen in a state of confusion and uncertainty about what will happen next. Valery sets the tone of fear in his speech, insinuating that European citizens are wary about the future. Valery illustrates his emotions further by stating, “ We hope vaguely, we dread precisely; our fears are infinitely more precise than out hopes;…” This quote illustrates that fear dominates hope in European citizens, which is the opposite of majority of Europeans felt when entering the war four years ago. Valery is capturing the changing views of citizens about the war, demonstrating their uncertainty and their knowledge about the pursue of the