Analyse af Easter Proclamation

The themes of the Easter proclamation are very emotional.They speak to all Irishmen- and women, to let them know that they’re finally free.They speak in the name of god, and the dead generations to let people know that there’s hope to be found. They mention their “exiled children in America” meaning those who fled due to the struggles, and those supporting the case. They mention the Irish’s entitlements, and the constitution. This helps the reader to get a better, and deeper understanding of what this means to them.The intended audience is the people of Ireland. The people from there, the people raised there, and the people who are yet to be born there. This you can tell buy the use of language. First, they address the entire text to the “IRISHMEN AND IRISHWOMEN.” Later they mention the Irish republic, the Irish volunteers, and the Irish citizen army. This makes the reader aware of who this is written for, and to.The text uses a lot of persuasive language in order to connect with the reader. They use Ethos when they write: The Irish Volunteers, The Irish brotherhood and so on, but also when writing: “Trust for the people”.Furthermore, the use of Pathos is used when they invite the reader to feel included, by playing with their feelings, by saying: Exiled children in America, In the name of god and the dead generations, and she strikes for her freedom. The rule of three is also included when mentioning the ownership of Ireland, the unfettered control of Irish destinies, and the sovereignty and indefeasibility.These tools, draws the readers attention, and makes them more interested in the text.