What do we notice? (per 4) by Monica Craggs https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya 1) record your quotation (w/ paragraph) 2) explain the impact en-us 2021-02-25 16:29:54 UTC 2021-03-06 06:54:54 UTC hello@padlet.com "It was to give a voice to those who were not heard; to add a rung to the ladder of opportunity; to make real the dream of our founding" (7). monicacraggs https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1241920045 President Obama relies on a series of semi-colons to connect shorter phrases that all start with "to..." and when he does this, it emphasized the impact that Senator Kennedy had throughout his life. When the audience hears "to give a voice," "to add a rung," and "to make real," the changes that Senator Kennedy pushed for stand out as his legacy.]]> 2021-02-25 16:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1241920045 "Through his own suffering, Ted Kennedy became more alive to the plight and suffering of others" (7). mr507 https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1246678637 Choice: Obama describes Kennedy as "alive to the plight and suffering of others" as further means of emphasizing his good character. The nature of Kennedy's character has already been expounded on, but this choice helps Obama transition his remembrance of Kennedy into a summary of his progressive law-making. Describing Kennedy as a legislator that is aware of the suffering of the common man gives him a distinction among his colleagues in Congress, who may have otherwise been regarded as blind to the needs of their constituents.]]> 2021-02-26 19:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1246678637 The quote that really caught my attention was “But that was not Ted Kennedy. As he told us, “. . . [I]individual faults and frailties are no excuse to give in—and no exemption from the common obligation to give of ourselves” (6). lt768 https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1246782826 It was a very powerful quote because he had gone through many obstacles but he used them for something good. . People expected him to back down but he used it to his advantage and continued living the life his family couldn't. He helped many people with things and his actions caused him to have an impact on America. ]]> 2021-02-26 19:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1246782826 "When a photographer asked the newly-elected Bobby to step back at a press conference because he was casting a shadow on his younger brother, Teddy quipped, 'It’ll be the same in Washington.'" mr983 https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1246868391 This quote serves two interesting purposes. It serves as an example of Ted's humility and humor, accepting that his brother has more of the spotlight. However, this is one of only two mentions to either RFK or JFK in the whole document, which shows that Obama was ensuring that the speech was wholly about Ted. Keeping the focus away from the other two allowed Obama to make sure he was not referring to Ted as merely the brother of the more renowned Kennedys, rather, a titan in his own way, who made his own accomplishments with unique relevance.]]> 2021-02-26 19:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1246868391 "When they tossed him off a boat because he didn't know what a jib was, six-year-old Teddy got back in and learned to sail. When a photographer asked the newly-elected Bobby to step back at a press conference because he was casting a shadow on his younger brother, teddy quipped, 'It'll be the same in Washington.'" av837 https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247055362 The anecdote told in this quote gives Kennedy a more humanized appearance. Losing a politician to death doesn't affect the nation as much, but knowing they had a personality, family, and struggles helps the nation sympathize with the family and friends of the politician. Also, between the two sentences, character development is seen in Kennedy. Even though his brothers didn't treat him the best all the time, he wanted to make it right by treating his brothers the way he wished he was treated.]]> 2021-02-26 20:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247055362 "Through his own suffering, Ted Kennedy became more alive to the plight and suffering of others— the sick child who could not see a doctor; the young soldier sent to battle without armor; the citizen denied her rights because of what she looks like or who she loves or where she comes from" (7). mw295 https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247113408 This excerpt from President Obama's speech is mentioned in reference to the past of Kennedy and the depth of character through suffering that was important in shaping Kennedy into one that has become more humane to those of similar suffering, which would greatly impact his actions of helping the helpless. The semicolons are put into-place within the transcript of the quote which themselves connect the examples of those who have become more vulnerable, to which elaborates on the people that Senator Kennedy would push in helping, shaping his legacy.]]> 2021-02-26 21:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247113408 Ted Kennedy’s life’s work was not to champion those with wealth or power or special connections. It was to give a voice to those who were not heard; to add a rung to the ladder of opportunity; to make real the dream of our founding. ja238 https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247242384 In this quote from Obama he talks about how Kennedy's work was selfless and he just wanted to achieve what was best for the people suffering. Obama's choice of parallelism in the last paragraphs amplify what he trying to say about Ted Kennedy.Obama's choice of emotion and parallelism also humanizes Kennedy as a person. Obama's choices in his eulogy really shows how they had a good relationship and Obama memorializes him well because of that.]]> 2021-02-26 22:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247242384 "Ted Kennedy’s life’s work was not to champion those with wealth or power or special connections. It was to give a voice to those who were not heard" (7). https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247378652 This excerpt from President Obama's speech goes into detail about the truth of Ted Kennedy's accomplishments. The quote starts off by stating what is usually expected from a man in Kennedy's position, and then contrasts that idea with the actuality of Kennedy's accomplishments. This way of structure allows for a greater comparison which truly shows the value and positive differences that Kennedy had compared to the other people in his position. ]]> 2021-02-26 23:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247378652 "Father. Brother. Husband. Uncle Teddy, or as he was often known to his younger nieces and nephews, “The Grand Fromage,” or “The Big Cheese"(2). https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247757749 President Obama utilizes a list of the different titles Ted Kennedy was known as beginning with Kennedy's personal titles. This effectively emphasizes Kennedy's personal interactions above political affiliations. Choosing to implement this information as a list also enhances the idea of the many roles Kennedy played furthering meeting President Obama's purpose in his eulogy.]]> 2021-02-27 06:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247757749 "He lost two siblings by the age of sixteen. He saw two more taken violently from the country that loved them..."(4). https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247838973 This personal anecdote from Obama's speech influences the audience to relate and sympathize Ted Kennedy. The misfortunes listed on the eulogy creates this image that Kennedy isn't just a powerful political man. With the issues he faced throughout his life, most of the audience can be more connected as the speaker sets his image as someone who is flawed, human. These experiences that he faced also creates sympathy within the audience as a connection is being established.]]> 2021-02-27 08:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1247838973 ¨It is a string of events that would have broken a lesser man. And it would have been easy for Teddy to let himself become bitter and hardened; to surrender to self-pity and regret; to retreat from public life and live out his years in peaceful quiet. No one would have blamed him for that.¨(5) sk214 https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1251412379 This quote shows how strong Ted Kennedy was emotionally because even though he could have given up or let these events control his life he did not. Obama wanted people to see that it was not all happy for Kennedy and that he was a human who went through things. It gave people a better understanding of who Kennedy was as a person and what he had to goes through in his life. ]]> 2021-03-01 04:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/monicacraggs/lon03f1v0z1imyya/wish/1251412379