Iron Curtain Speech Analysis

What does Churchill identify as the most dangerous post-War threat? This speech ignited the commencement of the Cold War. Through his Iron Curtain speech, Churchill informed America of the actions and policies that Soviet communism has implanted on Europe. Churchill identifies war and tyranny to be the most dangerous post-War threat. Declaring that an “Iron Curtain” has fallen upon the European countries because of the Soviet’s policies. He argues that for security to be upheld by the people, ordinary families and breadwinners need to be protected from the looming horror of war. Restrictions on trade and other defining factors would disallow citizens to live the lives they desire. He describes “the estimated sum of human pain” that the people will reap if something is not done about the destruction of the

He addressed the world at Westminster College in Missouri, speaking on behalf of himself and not of his countries own efforts or actions (as a former British Minister of Defense). His passions about this topic drove him to address the public with his own views, rather than having a transcript written by his secretary. In his speech, he had a tendency to repeat himself, but for good reason to emphasize his views. One thing I enjoy about Churchill’s Iron Curtain is his ability to profile his ideas with his remarkable communication skills. He uses many clever techniques like personification, alliteration, and assonance. For example, “It is necessary that constancy of mind, persistency of purpose, and the grand simplicity of decision shall rule and guide the conduct of the English-speaking peoples in peace as they did in war” (Churchill). He had established himself as a leader in World War II by serving as the British Minister of Defense. Employing his past accomplishments and his leadership skills, he grasped the heart of the American people to not turn a blind eye to communism and to combat it whenever