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Purpose/Speaker

John F. Kennedy wanted to approach the citizens with an emotional appeal (pathos) to try to persuade them to agree with his political views

Quotes:

"It was here my grandparents were born..."

"For forty-three years--whether I was in London, Washington, the South Pacific, or elsewhere-- this has been my home; and God willing, wherever I serve this shall remain my home."

Audience

The audience is the official general court

He makes the assumption the people want to hear about his: Courage, judgment, integrity, and dedication

Kennedy pauses in between each important point to make add emphasis and to give his audience a chance to acknowledge each point

Continued...

Thesis Statement

John F. Kennedy used his 'City Upon a Hill' speech as a way to inform and connect, with the Massachusetts Bay Colony Puritans, his political agenda and his values for his future presidency

John F. Kennedy

To use pathos, J.F.K connects to his audience by describing his home life in Massachusetts, praising the people of Massachusetts, and hoping his future grandchildren would be raised there

Quotes:

"First, were we truly men of courage..."

"Secondly, were we truly men of judgment..."

"Third, were we truly men of integrity..."

"Finally, were we truly men of dedication..."

"Courage--judgment--integrity--dedication--these are the historic qualities of the Bay Colony and the Bay State..."

Works Cited

Analysis

  • "50 Years Later, John F. Kennedy’s Legacy Endures - The Buffalo News." Www.buffaloNews.com. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
  • "John F. Kennedy in His Senate Office, 1959." - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
  • "Miller Center." “City Upon a Hill” Speech (January 9, 1961)-. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
  • "1961-01-09 Massachusetts General Court." MR65-221 Massachusetts General Court, January 9, 1961. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
  • "John F. Kennedy." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television. Web. 27 Apr. 2016.
  • "John F. Kennedy Biography." John F. Kennedy Biography. Web. 27 Apr. 2016.
  • Inspirational/convinces the people of his true intentions of becoming president

  • His views reflect that he was a liberal and wanted to be eye to eye with the people

"Ask no what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."

John F. Kennedy

City Upon a Hill Speech Analysis

by Deja Davis

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