Flattery

Rhetoric is the systematic use of language to persuade. The rhetor must consider his audience, purpose, and linguistic execution in order to persuade effectively. This definition requires a reconciliation of Aristotle’s rhetorical techniques and Plato’s assertion that rhetoric should pursue the Truth. This type of systematic ethical rhetoric can be achieved through ethical relations between the rhetor, the audience, and the subject as outlined by Buber’s word pairs. Rhetoric brings situations…

Innovation and creativity are not qualities of a business that are good to have anymore; they are keys to survival and success in a volatile world. Challenges cannot be solved by repetition. Rather, leaders must find new, authentic ways. Although flattery comes in the form of imitation, each person has their own experiences and life story. True leaders impart their personal skills and experiences, while also picking up more along the way. Adaptability is the true measure of a leader and how they…

Step One: Answer one of the following questions in 350-500 words. Use examples from Herrick AND my lectures to support your response. Remember to cite page numbers when appropriate. Avoid direct quotations from the textbook. 1. Some people have criticized rhetoric for being manipulative. Do you believe that rhetoric is, by its very nature, manipulative? If not, what ethical guidelines might be important for constraining the practice of rhetoric so that it does not become a tool for manipulation…

Initially, by using his power and authority King Lear manipulates his three daughters, but is deceived in return by Goneril and Regan. What the king plans to do is divide the kingdom into three and allow each daughter to rule a section. Ideally, he wishes for his daughters to take his responsibilities as king off his hands, but still wishes to be seen as a powerful and respected figure. “Only we shall retain the name and all th’ additions to a king. The sway, Revenue, execution of the rest,”…

This story must begin with an understanding of how the Super Bowl has evolved. Though it has always been a big game -- the first edition placed enormous stress on a man named Vince Lombardi (and probably contributed to his early death in 1970 at age 57) -- the cultural significance of the Super Bowl needed time to emerge in American life. Accordingly, the weight of the Super Bowl wasn't larger than life at the beginning. The game had to become a cultural event. The empty seats for the first…

Manipulation can be used in a multitude of different ways. It is used to create thoughts that someone would have never thought had, make someone believe in something that is not real, or make someone do something for your own benefit. William Shakespeare uses manipulation in the play Macbeth to show the progression of the characters, as they are affected by manipulation, or use it themselves. Shakespeare uses equivocation to fully make us connect to the characters of Macbeth as people use…

It is evident that genuine love and human connection surpass gender, as Viola expresses her textual flatteries through imagery. She begins her speech by professing, “make me a willow cabin at your gate / And call upon my soul within the house” (1.5.258). This line creates the image of a lonely cabin in the woods, composed of willow branches. Cesario’s language…

of the Mean” is supposed to help in regulating our desires to find a balance between too much and too little regulation. One of the virtues Aristotle gives is friendship, which is a balance between a deficiency of quarrelsomeness and an excess of flattery. To illustrate, a workmate who is nice and says hello to people in the hallway and occasionally invites others to his winery is a friendly person, the mean. An excess of friendship would be that same person inviting everyone to his place every…

As seen in her talk with Enkidu, another move made to ensure Gilgamesh’s safety, Ninsun summons Enkidu into her temple and says “Mighty Enkidu…I herewith take Enkidu as my adopted son, may Gilgamesh treat him well” (114). Ninsun is using flattery, her motherhood and knowledge of Enkidu’s loneliness and absence of parents to solidify his loyalty to her and Gilgamesh. Her intents are met again; Enkidu remained loyal to Gilgamesh and showed his bravery and walked in front of Gilgamesh during…

Gothic fiction is one of the most intriguing and captivating, if not most popular, literary genres for a reason. Branded mainly by the elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, this style of writing, whose name derives from the dark and decaying gothic architecture and art, is also rich in romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and sentiment. Originated in England in the second half of the 18th century, the gothic fiction has spread its popularity across continental Europe by the…