Comparative Rhetorical Analysis
Controversy arose about whether or not the Confederate flag is a racist symbol or not in 2015 because of many reasons. One significant event that occurred on November 9,2015 was the resignation Tim Wolfe, th president of the University of Missouri. Previously Missouri University student Jonathan Butler decided to go on strike until the University became more equal. Butler states, “ Students are not able to achieve their full potential because of the inequalities and obstacles they face”. This incident is one of many that occurred in 2015. Another significant event was the shooting of Michael Brown an unarmed african american teeneager. He was killed by white police officer, Darren Wilson. The community raged …show more content…
The community engaged in public protest and declared that the decision was based on race. Many believe that the flag is a symbol of hatred and inequality, while others see the flag as a symbol of pride. Recent articles address this debate. One of them, “ The Confederate Flag Has Become a Trademark for Racism, Despite Its Historic Appeal”, by Kareem Crayton appeared in the New York Times Room For Debate Forum. In it Crayton argues, “ symbols embraced by the state ought to bring people together rather than divide them” and he claims that the flag does not bathe everyone. A contrasting article also appeared in the article New York Times, The Confederate Flag Is a Matter of Pride and Heritage, Not Hatred”, by Ben Jones claims that the flag symbolizes the brave ancestors of people in the south, and their respect for them. While Crayton and Jones appropriately appeal to their respective audiences’ emotions Crayton is more likely than Jones in accomplishing the goal of getting the audience of the New York Times readers, lawmakers, and voters to change their personal preferences of the use of the Confederate flag on government buildings, because Crayton is more credible in this topic, while
Controversy arose about whether or not the Confederate flag is a racist symbol or not in 2015 because of many reasons. One significant event that occurred on November 9,2015 was the resignation Tim Wolfe, th president of the University of Missouri. Previously Missouri University student Jonathan Butler decided to go on strike until the University became more equal. Butler states, “ Students are not able to achieve their full potential because of the inequalities and obstacles they face”. This incident is one of many that occurred in 2015. Another significant event was the shooting of Michael Brown an unarmed african american teeneager. He was killed by white police officer, Darren Wilson. The community raged …show more content…
The community engaged in public protest and declared that the decision was based on race. Many believe that the flag is a symbol of hatred and inequality, while others see the flag as a symbol of pride. Recent articles address this debate. One of them, “ The Confederate Flag Has Become a Trademark for Racism, Despite Its Historic Appeal”, by Kareem Crayton appeared in the New York Times Room For Debate Forum. In it Crayton argues, “ symbols embraced by the state ought to bring people together rather than divide them” and he claims that the flag does not bathe everyone. A contrasting article also appeared in the article New York Times, The Confederate Flag Is a Matter of Pride and Heritage, Not Hatred”, by Ben Jones claims that the flag symbolizes the brave ancestors of people in the south, and their respect for them. While Crayton and Jones appropriately appeal to their respective audiences’ emotions Crayton is more likely than Jones in accomplishing the goal of getting the audience of the New York Times readers, lawmakers, and voters to change their personal preferences of the use of the Confederate flag on government buildings, because Crayton is more credible in this topic, while