Knowing
that the 2016 Presidential Election results were certainly disappointing for
some, and at least unexpected, it is interesting to look back at the race,
specifically the Democratic National Convention (DNC). During July 25th
through July 28th, multiple powerful speeches were made at the DNC in
support of Hillary Clinton, but one in particular, by first lady, Michelle Obama,
highlights the country’s current strengths and well-bring for all people. In
the speech, she employs a personal anecdote and resolute diction in order to emphasize
the importance of selecting a leader that is fit for the children. Before
jumping straight into her literal message, Michelle connects with the audience with
a touching anecdote of her young daughters entering the spotlight. She says, “At
the moment, I realized that our time in the White house would form the foundation
of who they would become. And how well we manage this experience could truly
make or break them” (Obama 4). Her words prepare the audience for a lead into
Hillary Clinton, and the reasons why she will be best fit for the future.
Without children, there is no future, something extremely difficult for any
mother, even one as busy as Michelle, to imagine. Going off her quote, every
child will be transformed in some way, partly dealing the country’s leader, so
that leader must be strong. In addition, a resolute diction continues when
Michelle reiterates, “And when I think about the kind of resident that I want
for my girls and all our children, that is what I want. I want someone with the
proven strength to preserve” (Obama 11). Hillary Clinton has the proven
strength because she not only has raised a child herself, but has continued to
raise the country’s children before and after the election race. Michelle wants
a leader who can preserve, meaning keep the country stable, and the children
innocent and intelligent, just as Michelle and her husband have tried to do
since 2008. Thus, with a steady hand and clear thoughts, Michelle leads the country
to another vital decision, a decision of the future.
Visual: https://theringer.com/why-michelle-obamas-dnc-speech-worked-so-well-ea6a13f279c9?gi=b53f723972e1
Caption: "Preservation"
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