Today in women studies I watched a clip of feminist activist and playwright, Eve Ensler. She reads her article advocating for the sexually tortured and abused women of Congo.
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I am not sure what you think, but the first time I watched that I said to myself, now thats rhetoric. Everything about the article and her delivery was outstanding!
Ensler’s use of her own personal narrative of cancer as a bridge for her audience. The story serves dual purposes, first it allows her readers and viewers the ability to better understand the horrors and troubles of the current situation of Congo, by giving a relatable scenario. Secondly, the issue Eve Ensler is advocating is put into perspective through the description of her narrative. Her most powerful line being, “My cancer is arbitrary Congo’s atrocities are very deliberate.”
It is evident Ensler understood her audience. As a rhetor, she knew speaking of issues from a third world country to individuals thousands of miles away in a first world country would mean she had to make this “hit home.”
The speech would not have been nearly as moving if it were not for her delivery. With out props or aid Eve Ensler was able to convey her passion through her inflection, confident demeanor, and detailed knowledge of the topic in question.
I only hope to be able to deliver a speech with that much power one day.
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