Current Events Project
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In this transcript of President Bush's 9-11 speech, President Bush displays biases and propoganda. He plays upon his audience's fears, hates, prides, and religious views to support his political position on the war in Iraq. To appeal to the mass' fears, he states that, "Today we are safe, but we are not yet safe," and, "We face an enemy determined to bring death and suffering into our homes." To appeal to the audience's anger he states, "They murdered people of all colors, creeds, and nationalities..." He used terms such as "barbarity", "killing without mercy," and "the face of evil," as if the enemy lacked human compassion. To appeal to the people's pride, the President states, "We also witnessed something distinctly American: ordinary citizens rising to the occasion, and responding with amazing acts of courage..." This gives the reader a sense of nationalism and personal pride, influencing their view on the subject. This is also an example of propoganda, because this is not necissarily an American quality. It is assumed that brave acts have been preformed by citizens in other countries during times of fear. He touches on the positive aspects of our religion by saying that the people aboard Flight 93 recited the 23rd psalm before charging the cockpit of the plane. He also touches on the negative aspects of others' religions- Islam. Bush states that, "They form a global network of extremists who are driven by a perverted vision of Islam." All throughout President Bush's speech, he uses propoganda and biases to influence his audience's opinions.
- Jaclyn Mahoney
In this transcript of President Bush's 9-11 speech, President Bush displays biases and propoganda. He plays upon his audience's fears, hates, prides, and religious views to support his political position on the war in Iraq. To appeal to the mass' fears, he states that, "Today we are safe, but we are not yet safe," and, "We face an enemy determined to bring death and suffering into our homes." To appeal to the audience's anger he states, "They murdered people of all colors, creeds, and nationalities..." He used terms such as "barbarity", "killing without mercy," and "the face of evil," as if the enemy lacked human compassion. To appeal to the people's pride, the President states, "We also witnessed something distinctly American: ordinary citizens rising to the occasion, and responding with amazing acts of courage..." This gives the reader a sense of nationalism and personal pride, influencing their view on the subject. This is also an example of propoganda, because this is not necissarily an American quality. It is assumed that brave acts have been preformed by citizens in other countries during times of fear. He touches on the positive aspects of our religion by saying that the people aboard Flight 93 recited the 23rd psalm before charging the cockpit of the plane. He also touches on the negative aspects of others' religions- Islam. Bush states that, "They form a global network of extremists who are driven by a perverted vision of Islam." All throughout President Bush's speech, he uses propoganda and biases to influence his audience's opinions.
- Jaclyn Mahoney
posted by jem at Wednesday, September 13, 2006
3 Comments:
Jaclyn -
You have done a very good job deconstructing the point of view and the use of literary tools by the author. However, I want to know what your thoughts are. Tell the reader what you are thinkg regarding the authors point of view.
I enjoyed reading your blog, in my opion i think that Bush uses fear as a way to persuade the american people that war is a good idea.
Do you agree?
I totally agree with you lyn, he uses a lot of persuasive language and propoganda to sway the audience in favor of his views
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