Analysis Of Quindlen's A Quilt Of A Country

The United States of America is globally known as a dominant world power and overall, a success-- considering the likelihood of a country made up of such disparate parts to even exist. The overall good fortune of this diverse country can only be accredited to tenacious patriotism incited by occurrences such as tragedy or a proud victory. A reason the U.S. is so successful is the nationalism brought about by trials and tribulations like natural disasters and acts of terrorism have the power to bring the country closer together during those times of distress. Quindlen addresses this in her article, “A Quilt of a Country: Out of Many, One?” when she suggests that “terrorism has led to… unity”(5) because these tragic events cause these many parts, or individuals, to be “held together by a common enemy"(5). The article also suggests that the

The author skillfully uses logos to show the reader her reasoning from personal experience as a woman, a “product of a mixed marriage”(Quindlen, 3), and an individual in the United States who has witnessed tragic events and how they bring people together. When terrible things happen in the world, people find common ground by relating to the situation of those affected because trauma has the tendency to bring about nationalistic feelings. Furthermore, Abraham Lincoln gave his “Second Inaugural Address” during a “terrible war”(Lincoln, 2) that caused turmoil in each part of the country. In his speech, Lincoln uses ethos by utilizing his position of authority as the man holding “presidential office”(Lincoln, 1) and his faith in “a living God”(Lincoln, 5) to advocate for the kind treatment of others during that critical time. The tragic circumstances during the civil war prompted Abraham Lincoln to address the people of the united states to bring to light the condition of the country and urge everyone to