Directions: Watch the video below, and answer the questions.
- Who is the target audience for this eulogy (think about the target audience for any eulogy, but, also, who Angelou identifies as her audience)?
- What is the Occasion/Situation? Think about what makes this situation different from any other speech honoring someone.
- What is the purpose of this eulogy (regard all the different ways that Angelou talks about King; how do the different approaches she takes reveal the multiple aspects of King's life and mission?)?
- What are some of the rhetorical appeals in this eulogy, and why are they necessary? (Think about how she connects to the audience emotionally and logically. What is her credibility, beyond the fact that she is Maya Angelou?)
- Do you see any logical fallacies? If so, what are they?
Initial blog post due before class on March 12th. Try to keep your post as succinct as possible.
Reply to classmate: Find a classmate who does not already have a response, and note one aspect of the response that you feel was particularly effective in its identification of either Audience, Occasion, Purpose or Rhetorical Appeal. Tell your classmate why and how his/her approach to that aspect was effective (what appeals does s/he use for his/her audience: you?)
Reply due before class on March 17th. Be clear, detailed and succinct in your reply.
1. Most of the targeted audience I suppose would more than likely be close family and friends of Coretta, and Dr. King. Also it would seem that she is also addressing other like-minded civil rights activist.
ReplyDelete2. The situation is not only to honor Coretta Scott King, but also to highlight her accomplishments amidst adversity. Maya Angelou diverts away from a normal eulogy by explaining Coretta Scott King’s influence not only in the civil rights movement but her influence on the whole civil right activist community.
3. Maya Angelou’s purpose is a simple one. She wants to illicit emotions from her audience as well as influence people to non-violent action. She also wants to point out that no matter who you are or what you do, you can always help change by taking action.
4. Some of the rhetorical appeals she uses are based off of pathos and logos. She continuously elicits emotion from her audience by going over Coretta’s accomplishments and influences. She does not even really apply ethos because its obvious who she is, but she does go one to cite song and sayings showing she is a credible speaker.
5. Yes. She does state an either/or fallacy. She states that peace and justice should belong to all people everywhere all the time. She does not give a middle ground for her statement.
1. The audience would seem to be friends and family of Coretta Scott King, important public figures, supporters and advocates for civil and equal rights.
ReplyDelete2. The situation is the gathering to honor Coretta Scott King and her devotion to the struggle for civil and equal rights for everyone.
3. Maya Angelou purpose is that it is not only a platform to honor this extraordinary woman but to also convey the message to continue the fight for equal rights for everyone, everywhere.
4. I feel that when she says “peace and justice should belong to every person, everywhere, all the time” she is giving a logical statement, and appealing to Logos. She re enforces her credibility through ethos by bringing up that she was very close to the king’s and that they were considered family. She invokes emotion throughout the eulogy in many ways. She describes Coretta Scott Kings accomplishments, the use of song could also bring out emotion.
When you described the purpose, you added your own touch when you said "not only a platform to honor this extraordinary woman". In my opinion is shows not only for those who attend but those who also see this speech and how it effect the opinion of Coretta King as a person. Not only for all she believed in but as a person, you described her as "extraordinary" I thought it was interesting.
Delete1. Her audience would be the black community, Loved ones and those who loved Coretta Scott King, members of civil rights groups, senators, the president, and for men and women who admired the activists.
ReplyDelete2. The situation is to honor and respect the workings of Coretta Scott King, but she isn't the only one. The situation also honors anyone who supports civil rights, those who fight against the ancient evils that still linger to this day.
3. She connects to the audience logically when she says "Peace and justice should belong everywhere to everyone all the time." It is a reasonable statement, even though it isn't really true, but it appeals to everyone that such a thing should exist. She displays pathos through her stories of her and Coretta's relationship, and it becomes more evident and emotional when she states the emotional conversations they would have about equal rights. Her song reflects that of the beliefs of Coretta, as well as her community, it invokes emotion to the audience, telling them that they will see through until the end. What makes Maya credible besides herself is her position and stance in her civil rights movement. She also appeals to her credibility through her use of pathos, stating that she was a close friend of the kings.
1) The target audience is human activists, followers of Coretta Scott King, and Presidents and Senators.
ReplyDelete2) The situation is Maya Angelou is honoring Ms. King. Her friendship with Ms. King makes this eulogy different from a eulogy by someone who does not know the person s/he is honoring.
3) The purpose of this eulogy is to honor Ms. King, and to encourage people to fight for human rights as Ms. King did.
4) When she says “Peace and justice should belong to all people everywhere all the time.”, she uses both logos and pathos. We know that “all people” should have equal rights (logos). We know that there are no equal rights for “everyone everywhere” (pathos). These rhetorical appeals are important because they support her purpose.
5) I don’t see any logical fallacy.
I liked and thought you were resourceful on your #4. You pointed out to me some of the logos and pathos i had missed.
Delete1. Her audience would be different senators and politicians, preachers, CEO's, as well as anyone who believes in equal rights for everyone.
ReplyDelete2. The situation is to pay tribute to all the accomplishments of Coretta Scott King. As well as describe the work towards the civil rights movement she has done.
3. The purpose is to celebrate the life of Ms. King and all her efforts towards equality. Also Maya Angelou describes the type of person Ms. King was, not only caring for one specific group however, caring and respecting every group of people.
4. Pathos are used to relate to the audience. Maya Angelou uses some humor in her eulogy. Also Maya Angelou describes their relationship as being chosen sisters, this is used to try and relate to any individual whose grown up with a sibling and knows the bond they share.
When you mentioned the fact that Maya Angelou described her and Mrs. Kings relationship as being "chosen sisters" makes her relate able to most people. most of us can probably relate because we ourselves have those friends that we consider family. That connection makes the eulogy more relate able for people.
Delete1. Those who attended this event were important people to the United states. They were people we assume value peace and justice like the president and senators. Her audience was a broad diversity of people. Those who loved Coretta Scott, her friend, family and also those who appreciate what she strived for in life.
ReplyDelete2. The situation pays tribute to Coretta Scott, not just from anyone her "sister" not a sister of blood but a sister. Coretta struggled for the civil rights act, to find peace and justice for black and everyone else gays, anyone who has been criticized for difference.
3.The purpose of the speech was, to show no matter who you are or what you believe in. Everyone, everywhere deserves peace and justice. Coretta King believed in equality for all, which made her stand out from everyone of her time similar to Martin Luther King. She never gave up what she believed, even into her older years.
4. I found pathos and logos in this speech. When she spoke of peace and justice, she used logical points which appeal to logos. Pathos can be compared with the humor and facts she stated about Coretta Scott. She also used the fact that she knew Coretta as an act on emotions to the audience, that it was more than just a speech for her.
5. The only think that could possibly be a logical fallacy, is term of world peace. We all want that "peace and justice for all" but there is no way that will ever happen in the world.
1. The target audience for this eulogy is a combination of friends and family, important public figures, human rights activists, and even the world's general population.
ReplyDelete2. The situation is to honor the memory of Coretta Scott King, as well as to acknowledge all of the progress of human rights in which this amazing woman had aided.
3. The purpose is both to honor Mrs. King and all of her accomplishments, as well as to bring attention to the fact that these rights must still be fought for in many places. That Mrs. King offered an example of selfless and tireless giving to people from all walks of life, and that it is a mission that must still be completed.
4. Maya Angelou uses pathos when she begins with a hymn, which recalls the faith of Mrs. King. She also uses it when she recalls humorous memories she shared with Mrs. King. She uses ethos by calling herself a "chosen sister" of Mrs. King. That she and Coretta Scott King were so close shows that Maya Angelou would have a better knowledge of Mrs. King than most, which makes her a credible source on the subject of Mrs. King's life. She uses logos when she says that there should be "peace and justice… everywhere for everyone all the time."
5. The only possible fallacy that I noticed was when she claims that Mrs. King's "passion was never spent in public display." She could not know whether or not this was true, unless she had known Mrs. King's every action of her whole life.
I also agree with Maya Angelou's choice of using humorous memories to describe Mrs. King. To me it makes the audience relate to both those women, because instances like that happen to people everywhere a lot. Also a very interesting fallacy you noted, I never thought of that.
Delete1) The target audience is the family and friends and those who came to pay respect to Coretta Scott King.
ReplyDelete2) The occasion is to honor the life of Coretta Scott King and all she did as a civil rights activist.
3) The purpose of this eulogy is to show that Coretta Scott King had endured so much in life being a black woman. Yet she continued to be brave and fight for what she believed in no matter what challenges she faced.
4) Maya Angelou uses pathos in her eulogy. She connects with the audience and establish credibility by giving personal encounters with Coretta Scott King .Also by stating some facts that Coretta Scott King fought for and believed in.
5) I don’t see a logical fallacies.
I agree with your sentiment of her using pathos to better connect with the audience's point of view - without that emotional connection, her speech would have been less effective in achieving the "humanity" of human rights.
Delete1)I believe Maya Audience is everyone. Anyone who loved an believe in what Coretta an her family stood for.
ReplyDelete2)The occasion is the eulogy of Coretta Scott king but what make it different from any other eulogy is it doesn't focus on death it celebrates her life and showed that even though she was a national icon she also was a woman and she is just life the rest of us.
3) The purpose of the eulogy way not only to honor a great woman but to tell her story an his mission to pursue peace not just in America but all the nations.
What are some of the rhetorical appeals in this eulogy, and why are they necessary? She uses Pathos by explaining the care and love e Mrs. King had for more than just woman an African Americans but for everyone in the world. She goes on explaining why it is necessary for peace to be achieved. And her credibility lies with the fact that she worked along side with the great Martin Luther King and knows and understood the struggles that we as the people have undergone.
4)I don't see any logical fallacies.
I believe that the target audience was those that attended the event, people close to Coretta Scott, and MLK Jr.
ReplyDeleteThe situation was to acknowledge Coretta Scott's accomplishments in supporting civil rights and to reflect on her value to the movement. community.
To spark an emotion from the audience is the purpose.
Her rhetorical appeals are primarily with the use of pathos and logos. Sparking emotion from the audience with her passion and relating to King's accomplishments and how her efforts should continue.
I agree with Holly in that unless she had been around King her entire life, she should not use a pointed matter of fact statement unless she also offers proof.
I agree with you on your thought to how she uses rhetorical appeals. She does work heavily on logic and emotions in order to get her audiences attention. I like your choice of words when you use the word "spark" to refer to her intended purpose.
Delete1) The target of this audience were the people who loved and followed Coretta Scott King, human rights activists, and overall the black community.
ReplyDelete2)The occasion was to honor the life of Coretta Scott King and all the hard work that she brought forth to the nation. She worked hard and endlessly to be a voice for the blacks and anyone else who were criticized for being different or of lower status.
3)The purpose was to not only honor the life of Coretta Scott King, but also to make a point that the rights she fought for cannot die. They must continue to be spoken for and no one can give up hope for change and peace. Coretta Scott King worked for most of her life to bring peace and that peace will some day be made.
4)Maya Angelou uses majority pathos with some logos and ethos. She uses ethos when she uses constant personal experiences with Mrs. King and recognizes herself to be a "chosen sister" of Mrs. King. She uses pathos by recalling the memories and using humor during her speech, making it seem like less of a business speech for Mrs. King but a remembrance. Lastly, she uses logos when she mentions that there should be peace throughout the world. That is the idea behind the Constitution and the Bible, so logically we should make that happen.
5. I didn't really find any logical fallacies.
Lexi I agree with you on the aspect of the rhetorical appeals that Maya uses. You do a good job of explaining that in your response. You let your audience know that you have an understanding of the appeals being utilized.
Delete1. The target audience is the black community and civil rights activists, the main group important people (teachers, preachers, etc.) seated around her, and the families who are unable to attend the eulogy.
ReplyDelete2. The occasion is the funeral of Coretta Scott King, a prominent social activist who Angelou was incredibly close, and to honor her dedication towards achieving peace and human rights.
3. The purpose of this eulogy is to bring different classes/races/genders/etc. together in order to achieve said peace and human rights through Coretta Scott King's example of non-violent activism.
4. Her rhetorical appeals are bringing humor to an otherwise dreary situation, and building up the audience's trust by relating them to Coretta Scott King's human rights legacy while still maintaining the idea of her being a person and not just an idealized version of herself.
5. I was not able to identify any logical fallacies.
Part of the way you describe the rhetorical appeals stood out to me: "maintaining the idea of her being a person and not just an idealized version of herself." I think that was a good view that could be missed. Angelou did not try to make Mrs. King sound like a goddess, but rather like a great example that we can very much follow. Again, I think you hit a vital note.
DeleteHer audience is family/friends and those who loved Coretta Scott King, members of civil rights groups, senators, the president, and for men and women who admired the activists.
ReplyDeleteThe occasion to me seemed almost like a celebrity funeral; to reminisce on all the good Coretta did throughout her life
The purpose was to remember Coretta but also to motivate the people to continue in the civil rights movement and almost carry out her legacy
Maya Angelou's credibility was stated in the beginning when she says her and Coretta shared a friendship as close as sister. She gives proof by sharing times they have spent together (ex. Girrrrrrrrl)
In my opinion I didn't think there were any logical fallacies throughout the video
I agree with you that Maya Angelou states her credibility in the beginning of the video. I wouldn't care who Maya Angelou is if she didn't talk about her friendship with Coretta Scott King.
ReplyDeleteBeing that it’s a eulogy I agree that the intended audience is Coretta Scott King family and friends and others who loved her and admired what she did.
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