Literaryanalysis
Jonathan Mendez
Professor Erin Ebanks
SPC3230
2/11/15
Lincoln v.s. Dickinson: Literary Analysis Quite instantly after I read the inaugural address and the poem I was able to find key differences which led me to believe that they should be classified in separate literary categories. This essay will summarize what differences I detected and why I feel they were important in contrasting the two literacy pieces. First of all, the Second Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln has the tone of words spoken by a powerful leader who is determined to find a solution. The audience is the American countrymen who were on the opposite sides of an intense battle. His speech looks to unite both sides by pointing out the similarities of citizens on all sides of the conflict. There are points on topics such as the improvement of the Union’s arms, the carnage that has terrorized both sides and hindered political advancement, and the mutual faith in God. Lincoln even highlights the needs of slaves who’s thoughts were unlikely equated under Confederate rule. All of these tones and themes lead me to believe that Abraham Lincoln is using rhetoric as a means to persuade his fellow countrymen to join him in ending the Civil War. He uses powerful imagery in his arguments, which are clearly planned. This is the first indication of rhetoric. By the way this speech is written, some time was taken into giving it some juice and serious influence to all who hear it. Mental images are painted of men on both sides reading the same Bible and praying to the same God, and at the end he speaks of people coming together to aid the injured, widows, orphans and all of those who have lost during the crisis. The second indication is that the speech is made for a certain audience. He even starts off with the words “Fellow-Countrymen.” The following paragraphs are clearly directed towards these people. The third rhetorical quality is that Lincoln expresses his motives which are to abolish
Professor Erin Ebanks
SPC3230
2/11/15
Lincoln v.s. Dickinson: Literary Analysis Quite instantly after I read the inaugural address and the poem I was able to find key differences which led me to believe that they should be classified in separate literary categories. This essay will summarize what differences I detected and why I feel they were important in contrasting the two literacy pieces. First of all, the Second Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln has the tone of words spoken by a powerful leader who is determined to find a solution. The audience is the American countrymen who were on the opposite sides of an intense battle. His speech looks to unite both sides by pointing out the similarities of citizens on all sides of the conflict. There are points on topics such as the improvement of the Union’s arms, the carnage that has terrorized both sides and hindered political advancement, and the mutual faith in God. Lincoln even highlights the needs of slaves who’s thoughts were unlikely equated under Confederate rule. All of these tones and themes lead me to believe that Abraham Lincoln is using rhetoric as a means to persuade his fellow countrymen to join him in ending the Civil War. He uses powerful imagery in his arguments, which are clearly planned. This is the first indication of rhetoric. By the way this speech is written, some time was taken into giving it some juice and serious influence to all who hear it. Mental images are painted of men on both sides reading the same Bible and praying to the same God, and at the end he speaks of people coming together to aid the injured, widows, orphans and all of those who have lost during the crisis. The second indication is that the speech is made for a certain audience. He even starts off with the words “Fellow-Countrymen.” The following paragraphs are clearly directed towards these people. The third rhetorical quality is that Lincoln expresses his motives which are to abolish