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Harvey Milk Speech Analysis
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"You've Got To Have Hope"
Harvey Milk
Shelby Hayden
What rebellion led to the creation of the document?
What rebellion led to the creation of the document?
The rebellion that led to the creation of this document was the city supervisors being unresponsive to the needs of the Gay Community and taking away their areas of unity and gathering. In his speech, Harvey Milk said, "Do you blame me if I accuse the present Board of Supervisors of being unresponsive to the needs of the Gay community? Would you deny it if I said the situation is not unique, that the Board is unresponsive to the needs of other groups, both ethnic and social, as well? " (You've Got To Have Hope Speech; parahraph 13) Harvey's use of this sentence addressed the fact that the supervisors were not only being unresposive to the Gay community but also the other groups. Their lack of responiveness led to the rebellion in the city to push for more rights and protect LGBT+ areas.
What was the purpose of the document?
What was the purpose of the document?
The speech was created as a call to action to stand up against the Board of Supervisors at the time. Harvey Milk was running for the postition so he could make changes that would improve the Gay Community and he wanted votes so he could win. In his speech he said, " It was a heavy statement- – but if you were there you know it was a necessary one. No other Gay candidate signed it. I took a strong position about the tone of the parade this coming Sunday. I made enemies." (You've Got To Have Hope Speech) Through the use of this statement, Harvey Milk showed the audience that even though his actions caused people to disagree with him and created enemies, he did what was right in his mind. This idea stuck with the audience, they then knew that he wasn't only speaking to inform them about the unfair treatment in the LGBT+ community but to also show his dedication to the community and how he could work to help them if he was elected.
Theme statement
In what ways does the author address the topic of rebellion?
The author addresses the topic of rebellion by mentioning other minority groups that have stood up against the unfair laws and treatment. In the 44th paragraph, Harvey Milk said, "The Black community made up its mind to that long ago when they realized that the myths about Blacks could only be dispelled by electing black leaders, so that the Black community could be judged by those leaders and not by black criminals and myths." (You've Got To Have Hope Speech) His use of this sentence allowed the audience to see his main point for running in the elections. By using references from the rebellion in the Black community, he is working to persuade his audience to elect him so he can do the same for the Gay community.
In what ways does the author address the topic of rebellion?
The needs of the Gay Community cannot be disregarded if we are to maintain peace and equality.
The needs of the Gay Community cannot be disregarded if we are to maintain peace and equality.
How did the rebellion affect history?
The rebellion affected history because it helped give rights to LGBT+ people and helped defeat the statewide proposition to limit gays’ employment rights. Harvey Milk said, "if you help me get elected that election– no it is not my election it is yours– it will mean that a green light is lit… a green light that says to all who feel lost and disenfranchised that you now can go forward – it means hope. And we–no, you and you and you and yes you got to give them hope." (You've Got To Have Hope speech) Because of the rebellion and the people having hope for a better future, there was a change in laws and there was a change in rights. The fight for more LGBT+ rights continued over the years, and is still a continuing rebellion, as we are always pushing for more acceptece and more rights in both public and private, but without the rebellion in San Francisco many of the rights the LGBT+ community has now would not exist..
How did the rebellion affect history?
How has the concept of being a rebel intertwined itself in American society?
The concept of being a rebel has intertwined itself in American society through protests, people speaking out, marches, and activists for rights. Harvey Milk was one of the early LGBT+ people to make a call to action in his community. In his speech he said, "Feelings were running high, there was the potential danger of a riots. Where were the other District 5 candidates, particularly the Gay ones from this district? We had our street marches, and they were nationwide.." (You've Got To Have Hope speech) Milk attended marches while he was running for office because his rights were on the line, even though it was seen as quastionable, for him to march, and it earned him a few enemies. In today's society many people, children included, rebel and attend protests and marches the same way and for the same cause: their rights.
How has the concept of being a rebel intertwined itself in American society?
Here are some pictures from marches and protests :)
Pictures:
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/official-animal-rights-thousands-vegans_uk_59a950b0e4b0b5e530fdde3e
Sources
Speech:
http://voicesofdemocracy.umd.edu/harvey-milk-youve-got-to-have-hope-24-june-1977/
Pictures:
https://www.bustle.com/articles/138780-5-images-of-civil-rights-protests-in-the-60s-that-are-eerily-similar-to-what-were
https://www.advocate.com/politics/2017/6/11/thousands-protest-trump-rally-protect-lgbt-rights-dc-equality-march
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40241661
Pictures:
https://www.loupiote.com/photos/2244832873.shtml
Washington Blade
https://thehimalayantimes.com/world/thousands-rally-gay-marriage-australia-ahead-vote/
https://www.seattlepi.com/local/seattle-history/slideshow/Seattle-civil-rights-protests-7219.php
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/03/23/march-for-our-lives-slc-counter-protesters-to-rally-saturday-at-utah-capitol/