Category: Speech

Mikhail Gorbachev is regarded as one of the central figures who contributed to the end of the Cold War. His speech to the UN General Assembly in 1988 was an important impetus for the changes in the international political arena. Gorbachev chose the UN as the platform for his speech as it was the most…

Introduction Hate speech has been debated for many years, particularly regarding whether it should be allowed in the United States. Those in favor of allowing hate speech argue that it is protected by the First Amendment and is a form of free speech. However, the harm caused by hate speech cannot be ignored. Hate speech…

Table of Contents Introduction The United Nations De-ideologizing Relations Implications Superpowers Conclusion References Introduction It is worth noting that Mikhail Gorbachev is an outstanding state and public figure of Russia of the 20th century. He entered the political arena in the era of the Soviet Union. He was the first president of the USSR whose…

Table of Contents Introduction The Problems we inherited Seriousness of Ethnicity Addressing the Issue of Ethnicity Best Type of leadership Why Authoritarian Rule Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Many African countries have struggled for many years in search of independence. Independence hardly comes without massive bloodshed and sacrifice. However, in such a time like this when…

Why Gorbachev chose the United Nations as his forum for this speech Gorbachev chose the United Nations as his forum of speech because he considered it an institution that brings the world together. According to him, his message of unity for the world could only be delivered in a forum where people felt they belong…

When numbers and amounts of numbers receive their symbolic representation called figure, and various objects take a distinguished shape these representations or shapes are called figures. In the exact same way, the locutions can also change shape and become figures of speech. Such a phenomenon is called a figurative expression. According to a dictionary article,…

Table of Contents Introduction Success and Failures of Emancipation Proclamation Success and Failures of Fredrick Douglass’s Speech American Society Reflection of These Ideals Conclusion References Introduction The Emancipation Proclamation and the speech by Fredrick Douglass were instrumental in turning the national tide against slavery. Douglass’s speech decried the treatment and suffering of the slaves in…

Katherine’s final speech in Act 5, scene 2 of Taming of the Shrew, is quite surprising and contradictory to her character. A woman who was known for rebellious behavior towards men, including her husband, suddenly speaks as an exemplary wife. Katherina’s husband asked her to talk about a woman’s duties. And she surprised the audience…

Ronald Reagan’s inaugural speech of 1981 is a speech of recognition, namely a speech of introduction or acceptance, and an inspirational speech to a certain extent. According to Gunn (2020), such speeches should express gratitude to the community and honor it. The role of an introduction speech is “to make the audience feel welcome and…

The law defines hate speech as any speech, gesture, writing, display, or conduct that is prohibited because it may incite some actions of violence or prejudiced action against a protected person or group or because it belittles or intimidates a protected person or group (O’Connor and Aaron 12). Outside law, hate speech refers to any…