Death is inevitable. Countless numbers die
every day, yet souls dying for a purpose are a different story- deserving only
the utmost honour and recognition possible. In 1863, on the battlefield near
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, many had offered their lives for the freedom of their
country; and as the President of the United States of America, it was only
right for Abraham Lincoln to praise the heroes of the nation, and through the
Gettysburg Address, he did, splendidly. The speech was eloquently delivered, it was pithy and well-structured and most importantly, highly relatable even to the simple
and modern man.
I must also say that I cannot really
note of a remarkable flaw on the Gettysburg Address, for I believe it is great
as it is.
I first heard the Gettysburg Address
through a recording in our English class and I am really glad I did. That time
it touched my ears, reached my heart and spread a tingly feeling all around me,
was just awesome and unforgettable. And so, what more, being there, November
19, 1863 on the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA, listening to
the great Abraham Lincoln himself? Well that, would probably be a pure
"woahh."
Lincoln was pretty eloquent in delivering the Gettysburg Address
and the way he incorporated his deep and moving voice, without question,
brought out full on the emotions, power and meaning of the speech intended for
the event. It makes the listener feel his sincerity and dedication to every
word that comes out of his mouth, which is undoubtedly worth emulating.
The speech was pithy and well-structured in a way that each word was carefully
chosen, each line makes you feel something and the speech as a whole was
concise yet definitely powerful. In addition, it was meaty and served different
purposes. It didn’t just recognize and sympathize; it inspired, moved and also
reminded the people of how the nation should be and what democracy is, which is
“the government of the people by the people for the people.”
Lastly, the Gettysburg Address is highly relatable even to the simple
and modern man because it
integrates numerous values and lessons to our lives. It signifies the
importance of remembering those who had given their lives so that we can have
what are enjoying now- freedom and democracy. And more than remembering, it
too, reminds us to continue the legacies of these heroes so that their sacrifices
will not perish and go in vain.
As the Gettysburg Address states, “The
world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never
forget what they did here,” and with all the people the speech touched, moved
did, it will truly be remembered for its eloquent
delivery, power and
content and last and
foremost, the lessons it gives
to every ear it flows into.
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