Oratory

shoes to go study the Lyceum of Chier. In order to pay for his studies he worked in all kinds of trades. In 1841 he was worried about the fate of poor children, particularly because of their inability to access education, in 1842 he founded the Oratory of St. Francis de Sales. He then established the foundations of the congregation of the…

William Jennings Bryan – Born March 19 1860, Salem Illinois, died July 26, 1925, Dayton Tennessee at the age of 65. Bryan was a father of three children and happily married. His wife was Miss Mary E. Baird, and his children were: Ruth Bryan Owen, Grace Bryan, and William Jennings Bryan Jr. Born in Illinois, Bryan became a Nebraska Congressman in 1890. In the Democratic convention of 1896, Bryan with his Cross of Gold speech that favored free silver, was defeated by William McKinley to become…

decided to emigrate to Australia in 1854. At the age of 21 Henry married Clarinda Varney. Sir Henry Parkes was born to extreme poverty and difficulty in England. Henry found his dream to a politician when it was discovered that he had excellent oratory skills. He was elected to the New South Wales Parliament in 1854, becoming the prime minister five different times, premier from March to August 1877. He helped introduce laws which improved hospitals, prisons and the lives of small farms.…

Saint Philip Neri Saint Philip Neri is an important person to learn about. He does have a feast day in the church it’s on May 26. He was born on July 21,1515 and he died on May 26, 1595. Saint Philip Neri is from Florence Italy. He was officially recognized by the church on March 12, 1622. Saint Philip Neri does have symbols in the church they are lily’s, a rosary and an angel holding a book. The reason his symbol is a lily is because it symbolizes his purity in his heart and soul. The reason…

Leon Trotsky was a crucial figure in the seizure of Bolshevik power in the 1917 revolution, introducing the principles of Marxism to the world. Michael Lynch acclaims that, “Trotsky’s single greatest practical achievement remains his organisation of the October Revolution.” Trotsky was fundamentally responsible for the planning of the November revolution in 1917. He managed to persuade to Lenin that the coup be postponed until the Second Congress of All Russian Soviets on the 8th November.…

A Given Gift The only person who can stop you is yourself. Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederic Handel are two composers of the Baroque Period who have made contributions to classical music, whether it is secular or Christian. Bach and Handel have similar influences, different contribution, and communal affects. Although the lives of Bach and Handel are quite different, they are like two lost twin brothers. In 1685 Europe is blessed with the birth of both Bach and Handel. Germany is their…

Leadership is defined as the ability to influence a group of people for achieving a common version and who can be a better example of leadership than India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi – A leader guiding a population of crores to a new, bright and economic giant – India. He is truly an authentic leader – one who knows who he is, what he believes in and acts on these beliefs and values openly. His followers, like me, consider him to be an ethical leader. It is the below quote by Mr.…

running high; however, convincing colonists to join a treasonous cause was still no easy feat. Patrick Henry use of pathos made his speeches influential. Rhetorical questions were an oratory skill Henry used well. Rhetorical questions plant an idea in the listeners’ mind that grows into what they want it to become (Oratory). Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention is best remembered for his final statement, “I know not what…

of the speech, when mentioning past, present even future the president acknowledges American people. Obama thanks his rivals, all voters even if they did not support him. It can be said that Moving forward as family” is one of the themes of this oratory piece. He mentions his wife, daughters and even their family dog Bo with a light-hearted joke. It is obvious that the President of the United States does not take his dog for walks, or…

Politician and American Journalist, Clare Luce, delivered a speech at the Women's National Club. The guest of honor, Luce publicly expresses her gratitude and excitement towards the American Press. Luce emphasizes the tone of excitement to criticize how journalists provide on article with what the public desires. Luce prepares to continue the speech with, "I stand here at this rostrum invited to throw rocks at you." Luce adopts an excited and criticizing tone towards the audience of journalists…