Question

The speeches you’ve read in this lesson were delivered at very different times in America’s history and yet they addressed many of the same themes and concerns. Do both speakers want the audience to think, feel, or do the same things? In one speech, President Roosevelt addressed the entire nation. In President Obama’s speech he spoke to a relatively small crowd during a welcoming ceremony. In what ways is the historical context important? Reading the speeches using different critical lenses or perspectives should help you in your analysis.