Rhetorical Analysis Of Ceesar Chavezs Fight For Civil Rights

When caught in an injustice, protesters tend to use various strategies in attempt to successfully convey their opinions. In an article published by Cesar Chavez, he describes his fight for civil rights by using Martin Luther King Junior’s methods to show how violence fails to promote victory. Chavez appeals to his audience by using ethos, pathos, and allusion to highlight how nonviolence is more of an effective form of protesting. Cesar Chavez uses ethos by using similar characteristics as Dr. King to gain the attention of his intended audience. For instance, â€Å"Dr. Kings entire life was an example of power that non violence brings to bear in the real world† which shows Chavez talking about King’s achievements (1-2). Chavez gains†¦show more content†¦In another case, â€Å"however important the struggle is and however much misery, poverty and exploitation exists, we know that it cannot be more important than a human life† which also shows Chavez’ familiarity to the emotions of his audience frequently experience (37-39). He brings up a moral factor as people are starting to consider harmful tactics. He is well aware of how hatred can lead to harmful effects, and he reminds his audience that it would be immoral to potentially take the life of a human being just because they are frustrated with the injustice system. Chavez is only trying to ease his audience because he is familiar that there is a widespread feeling of impatience and anger. In Cesar Chavez’s article, he alludes Gandhi and God to remind his people why they must continue to fight with nonviolence. When Chavez states â€Å"Our conviction is that human life is a very special possession by God to man† shows Chavez using God to express how all our lives are precious and resulting in violence could do more bad than good (9-10). He does not want us to stoop down to their level and by acting with violence we will be doing exactly that. Chavez also alludes to Gandhi when he states,† The boycott, as Gandhi taught, is the most nearly perfect instrument of nonviolent change, allowing makes of people to participate actively in a case† which displays that Chavez is trying to remind them that harmless methods are more effective. If you were