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- 3. INTRODUCTION
- 5. CRITIQUE
- 6. ETHOS “No society will ever be perfect. But that we know how things should be: a community of goodness, of reason, of moral strength. -- So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” “More than ever I realize that every one of us is responsible for the children of our culture.”
- 7. PATHOS “I WOULD BE MISLEADING YOU IF I SAID I UNDERSTAND THIS. I DON’T!” “YOU ARE NOT ALONE: THE HEART OF AMERICA ACHES WITH YOURS. WE HOLD YOUR AGONY IN THE CENTER OF OUR PRAYERS. THE ENTIRE NATION IS A COMMUNITY OF SHOCK, OF LOVE, AND OF GRIEF. MAY YOU FEEL THE EMBRACE OF THE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS WHO WEEP WITH YOU.”
- 8. LOGOS “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Those who suffer for righteousness’ sake – theirs is the kingdom of God.” “No more shall be heard the sound of weeping and the cry of distress.” “All adults in this nation must take on the challenge of creating in all of God’s children a clean heart, and a right spirit within.” (2) “We must replace a culture of violence and mayhem with one of values and meaning. It is too easy for a young child to get a gun – and everywhere we look, there are too many lessons on how to use one. We can change that.” (2) “We need to look for the earliest signs of trouble – and teach our children to resolve their differences with reason and conscience.”
Hinweis der Redaktion
- On April 20, 1999 two senior students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, of Columbine High School, in Columbine, IL, murdered a total of 12 students and one teacher. They injured 21 additional people, with three others being injured while attempting to escape the school. The pair then committed suicide.
- Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Jr. is an American politician, advocate and philanthropist, who served as the 45th Vice President of the United States, under President Bill Clinton. Mr. Gore gives the Columbine Memorial Address on April 25, 1999 in Columbine, CO. In the Bible, Romans 12:19 it states: Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” (4) I chose this speech because we all have heard that religion and politics do not mix. I am a born again Christian and witnessing a politician humble himself and provide solace to a group of grieving people via the words of our Lord and Savior is astounding. This speech was done to encourage those who are grieving to seek the words of God to provide peace, tranquility and understanding of this tragedy, as well as, for the nation to come together and work on stopping violence via stricter gun laws and parents becoming more involved in their children’s lives. Albert Arnold Gore Jr. is a Baptist and used his spiritual side as the means to make a connection with his audience. I will delve into his speech and focus on his use of ethos, logos and pathos to engage his audience.
- The rhetorical situation / context of the speech “Columbine Memorial Address” The speaker, Al Gore, was the Vice President of the United States under William Clinton’s presidency. He was speaking at a Memorial Service held on April 25, 1999 in Columbine, CO. (2) (3) Born in Washington, DC in 1948, Mr. Gore followed the political path. He graduated from Harvard with high honors in a degree in Government. He even served in the military during the Vietnam War where he was assigned as a military journalist. He was raised as a Baptist. (3) He gives this persuasive speech during the Memorial Service for the Columbine High School students who tragically died — the speech seeks to provide solace and ways to try and prevent a recurrence. The audience consists of victims of the shooting, their families, staff, and people from the community and our nation as a whole.
- Al Gore’s use of ethos, pathos and logos was very effective in which it was done to show compassion, request acceptance, and lastly work towards change. I chose this speech for two reasons. First and foremost, the spirituality used to gain an emotional connection with the audience. I am a Christian who has been serving the Lord for several months and reading this speech and seeing his reference to God was heartwarming. We live in a time where God is being removed from everything and I feel this is what has left the door open to evil. Mr. Gore’s use of scriptures from the Bible in an attempt to provide solace, peace and tranquility also provides those who believe to worship and praise him and those who don’t the possibility of seeking him, which is what our Heavenly Father wants. Secondly, I appreciate his ability to humble himself and acknowledges responsibility for the children of our culture. He doesn’t address this community as “you.” In fact, he responds with “we.” I really enjoyed the speech. It touched my heart tremendously as I’m sure it did to those who witnessed it firsthand.
- Ethos refers to trustworthiness. It is conveyed through tone and style. Mr. Gore showed ethos by acknowledging that he too is part of the solution to this problem by assuming responsibility for the children of our culture, not only his own. He even states the fact no society will be perfect which is meant to take any sense of guilt from those listening. He wants them to not blame anyone but in fact come together as a community to prevent another tragedy of this magnitude from occurring.
- Al started his speech with pathos with the following statement: “I would be misleading you if I said I understand this. I don’t!” This is a perfect way to start because in all actuality no one but those who are living testaments to this horrific event actually feel something. He follows that by providing solace: “You are not alone: the heart of America aches with yours. We hold your agony in the center of our prayers. The entire nation is a community of shock, of love, and of grief. May you feel the embrace of the hundreds of millions who weep with you.”
- He uses logo by arguing the need for us to come together as parents and as a community to stop this from reoccurring. He provides ways of which those affected can seek peace through God, as well as, provides ways parents can help their children and we as a community can work together. He cites scriptures such as: Parent community involvement: He seeks for them to work together to a place where caring and compassion is prevalent.
- I really enjoyed this speech. I felt Mr. Gore did a fabulous job in this memorial service. He didn’t come here as politician but a humble member of the community. He provided words of comfort but did not provide a feeling of superiority. He did not act as if he understood because none of us who did not live it will ever understand. He did though let a community know that the nation does mourn with them, which while may not sound as much, but for someone who is in pain, to witness someone’s compassion provides even a sliver of hope! Thank you!