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A Burkeian analysis of selected speeches of Bella Abzug

Abstract

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The purpose of this study is: (1) to examine her use of Burke’s concept of identification; (2) to explicate the strategies she employs in order to reach her desired ends; (3) to apply Burke’s dramatic Pentad (Act, Scene, Agent, Agency and Purpose) to selected speeches of Bella Abzug; (4) to examine whether or not her strategies change depending on the topic of her address and the socio-psychological stratification of her audiences; (5) to ascertain that given a certain situation, what kind of strategies will she likely employ; (6) to determine that given certain strategies, what kind of situation does it appear she believed she faced; and (7) to evaluate the general effectiveness of her rhetorical style during this period.

Degree

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Master of Arts (M.A.)
Level thesis:degree_level
Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Communication
Year dc:date.available
1977

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • White, Kristine

Subjects

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Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/1948
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oai:scholarlycommons.pacific.edu:uop_etds-2947

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White, Kristine. A Burkeian analysis of selected speeches of Bella Abzug. Thesis thesis, 1977. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/1948