In the fall of 2012, a young Pakistani female was shot in the head by the Taliban while riding the bus home from school, but being shot was only one of the trails Malala Yousafzai was to overcome. Malala’s injuries were too great to be dealt with in hospitals in Pakistan; thus, she was transferred to England to undergo surgery. While in England Malala’s story became so popular that the United Nations heard of how she was shot and as a result, she had become an advocate for education; therefore, on July of 2013, at the age of sixteen, Malala, was invited to speak about her experience at the United Nation’s headquarters in New York. Her speech was intended to inform people of an epidemic that has invaded not only the Middle East but also …show more content…
Malala’s allusion, “the pen is mightier than the sword” is a prime example of logos. The “pen” is a metaphor for education and the written word while “sword” stands for violence and the Taliban’s intolerant control. This metaphor is symbolized in Malala’s life because she did not become a victim when the Taliban attacked her; rather, she became a victor, and would not allow her voice to be muted. Furthermore, logos is seen in the use of statistics. For example, when she announces that “57 million children are not being educated,” she forms a realistic connection to what she is trying to convince the audience is her cause. Malala slowly gains the trust of the assembled and the world--while building her ethos. Ultimately, logos is strengthened when analyzed: Malala uses reason and allusions to show her audience that education is the only solution to the epidemic that has invaded her …show more content…
Thus, ethos, the building or undermining the credibility of the speaker is seen throughout the speech. The first example of ethos is built by the way Malala connects herself to the people of the UN by referring to herself and her audience as “brothers and sisters;” this phrase causes the audience to pay attention to what she is saying from the beginning of the speech while causing a feeling of kinsmanship. In addition, Malala builds her ethos by keeping a calm, steady voice throughout the duration. Moreover, Malala ethos is strengthened through the phrase, “one girl among many.” Malala wants her audience to view her as just another girl, not a martyr or a Saint. She insists that she was only one of the millions injured and that she is merely speaking for the voices that cannot be heard. Furthermore, Malala’s ethos is enhanced when she insists that she learned peace, compassion, forgiveness, and the concept of change from social activist leaders of the past. This builds her ethos by developing common ground among the audience; thus, the same activist who influenced the common person also affected her for the
Crossing the Return Threshold: Being born again, “return is described as a coming back out of that yonder zone” (Campbell, 188). For Malala, this is a very crucial and important stage in her journey. Campbell writes the purpose of this stage is to convey to the community the wisdom gained from Apotheosis. For Malala, this stage gave her the determination to continue speaking out against the Taliban and the desire to silence all women and to take away their rights. Malala strongly believed in her rights, the right to speak up, to go to school and be heard. Malala gave her first speech in September 2008 in Peshawar, Pakistan. Much to the Taliban's surprise. A speech named "How dare the Taliban take my basic right to education”. Not only had she survived the assassination attempt but she made a full recovery and continued her crusade to speak up for many women that are under the Taliban regime. Malala like many in the journey took her fight for justice to the world. She at the age of 16 gives a speech at the United Nations. She also wrote her autobiography relating her journey so far. From a small town in Pakistan to gaining the attention of the world, no doubt Malala has been a hero to many. Her community has no doubt benefited from her strength and courage. One of Malala’s quotes serves as a one-sentence inspiration, “One child, one teacher, one
The journey of Malala’s life has been fighting to get education for young girls of Pakistan. Malala wants to show everyone how valuable girls are and that they don’t need to be hidden away from the public, “My mother always told me,’hide your face, people are looking at you.’ I would reply, ‘it does not matter; I am also looking at them’” (Yousafzai 43). Malala will no longer stand for
First, Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani civil rights activist fighting for equal education in her country. Both Malala and her father, who ran a school close to their house, were threatened by the Taliban to stop allowing girls to go to the school and stop speaking outright about equal rights. However, Malala was already an advocate for girls education, writing on a BBC blog under a pseudonym, and neither her nor her father would back down. As a result, the Taliban attacked Malala’s bus one day as she was going to school, singling her out, the terrorists shot her three times and injured some of her friends. Although she
Bibliography Yousafzai, Malala, and Christina Lamb. I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. N. p. : n.p., n.d. print.
The vicious roars of the canons of the Taliban carved out the voice of Malala, who not only had the courage to fight for her rights but was also dauntless enough to take bullets in the forehead for her cause. “I’m hopeful that we all in the UN will be united in the goal of education and peace, and that we will make this world not just a better place, but the best place to live. Education is hope, education is peace,” Ms. Yousafzai stressed. But as always, there are people, burdening mother earth with their figures, who not only debate against gender equality but also question the plausibility of Malala Yousefzai. There is one question that spawns amidst this scenario:
In her book, I Am Malala, Malala refers back to a traumatizing experience when the Taliban shoots her in the head for supporting the education of women. She states, “A few girls looked in my direction. He raised his arm and pointed at me. Some of the girls screamed, and I squeezed Moniba’s hand” (Yousafzai, Pg. 7). This constructs the credibility of Malala because she has personal experience with being oppressed for being a woman. In addition, she almost faced death for being a woman that is inclined to her education, which also benefits in constructing her credibility. The usage of Ethos supports Malala’s agenda of fighting for the rights of
1st Connection: This quote outlines Malala’s recognition that the female minority is strong and can make a change against social norms. Her mother was a woman that was able to grow as a person and develop her morals and ethics through
When Malala was 15-years old (2012) she was riding a bus home from her school when a member of the Taliban, masked, boarded the bus. After demanding for the identity of Malala, he shot her in the neck. After three months of intensive surgeries and face reconstruction, Malala was released from the hospital she occupied in the United Kingdom. Since then, Malala has been awarded multiple honors and awards for her inspirational actions including the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala’s independence as a women and an education activist has opened the eyes of unknowing people globally. On November 11, 2013, Malala visited the United Nations conference in New York and said, “Let us pick up our books and our pens...They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.” (Yousafzai 310). I am Malala’s theme of independence is shown through all of Malala’s actions and continues to impress all,
Malala is facing the same fears now, as a normal teenage girl preparing to go off to college. Gidda argues that Malala may not be as successful as she has been because her confidence is beginning to give way. Someone as strong has Malala has shown tremendous courage as well as confidence to speak in front of monumental groups of people. Gidda thinks that this may be because Malala missed out on her teenage years due to her fame as well as her struggle with the Taliban. Malala is unsure of what she wants to pursue in the future, but she is sure that she wants to make a change. For this reason, Malala has thoughts about becoming a politician, but Gidda argues that many politicians are corrupt and Malala is too true to her beliefs. Gidda’s arguments help support her beliefs in a persuasive
Malala Yousafzai has made many claims for what she believes in. Those without a voice need to be heard. The taliban cannot quiet her. Nonviolence is one of the World’s greatest traditions. Education is one of the most important human rights. Yousafzai is able to support these claims with the way she speaks. She is splendid at using rhetoric, persuasive language with techniques like figures of speech. Malala Yousafzai uses repetition, pathos, and ethos to support her claims.
Malala Yousafzai uses examples of argumentative techniques to advance her cause for quality and attainable education worldwide. She builds her argument by using persuasive techniques such as facts, emotion, rhetorical questions, and figurative language throughout her speech.
Malala is globally acclaimed for her courageous efforts in promoting children and women’s education under such extreme conditions. Recently, she was nominated for the European Union’s Sakharov human rights prize at a ceremony held on World Children’s Day this year. She was the first Pakistani woman to b...
Malala Yousafzai give a speech at the United Nations. The terrorist attack make her strong person although she is young. She did not give a speech for revenge, however, she finds that talking about the importance of receiving education for all people at the time of shot. Further, Malala has a pure heart so she can’t hate Taliban. She has learned to be peaceful to all people from Muhammad-the prophet of mercy, Jesus Christ and Lord Buddha. And that what the religions asks people to be. She also talked about the importance of receiving education, and how educated people are stronger than uneducated people. That is the cause why Taliban against education. Malala pointed that peace and education are related to each other. Moreover, she presented that women and girls should be encouraged to receive education therefore they are the most individuals who suffering from inequality to be educated.
“The Nobel Peace Prize For 2014.” The Nobel Peace Prize 2014. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.
Being shot in the head by Taliban did not stop Malala for advocating for the right to education of children. Through her heroic exploits, she received a Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 2014. This speech was delivered by her during the award ceremony. The speech constitutes everything that Malala stands for. She perfectly provided her background, motivation, and work, along with being grateful towards everyone involved with her in the speech. As an avid speaker, she has also used some rhetorical tactics to capture the attention of her listeners and make sure her point gets through everyone’s mind.