Dilios: Long I pondered my King's cryptic talk of victory.
Time has proven him wise. For from free
Greek to free Greek, the word was spread that bold Leonidas and his 300, so far
from home, laid down their lives; not just for Sparta, but for all Greece and
the promise this country holds. Now, here on this ragged patch of earth called
Plataea, let his hordes face obliteration!
Spartan Army: HA-OOH!!
Dilios: Just there the barbarians huddle, sheer terror
gripping tight their hearts with icy fingers -- knowing full well what
merciless horrors they suffered at the swords and spears of 300.Yet they stare
now across the plain at 10,000 Spartans commanding 30,000 free Greeks: HA-OOH!
Spartan Army: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Dilios: The enemy outnumber us a paltry 3 to 1, good odds
for any Greek. This day we rescue a world from mysticism and tyranny and usher
in a future brighter than anything we can imagine.
Give thanks, men, to
Leonidas and the brave 300.
This speech, in my opinion, has more than enough of an emotional connection (pathos). Watching the movie, you could easily understand what I mean by wanting to go to the war with them. Dilios, a spartan warrior, is avenging the 299 soldiers that passed away, his credibility is more than enough (ethos). They are fighting against the Persians, who tried to take over Sparta, and killed King Leonidas, which caused the rest of Sparta and the Greeks to battle against the Persians (logos). Dilios is "hyping" up the armies and his argument is to battle the people who just killed their King.
Again, if you get a chance, watch this movie, it's a bit violent, but a very inspirational movie, as far as defending what you believe in.
Like you Tyler I am a movie connoisseur. You picked a great movie for this article. While most would be turned off by the sheer violence of this movie, I was enthralled will the story line. His speech in the movie made me want to grab arms and fight along with them! Dilios was credible as his actions verified his words. His passion pulled in his fellow warriors and rallied them to fight despite all odds.
ReplyDeleteTyler, I'm glad you chose something "fun" and analyzed it in a scholarly way. I've written a pretty detailed rhetorical analysis of 300 myself, arguing that it represents many fundamental American values. Your post illustrates effective analysis as well as the fact that you can make your assignments fit your personal interests, making them more fun to complete. Good work!
ReplyDeleteI commend the fact that you chose a more recent, less traditional topic for your piece. I have seen the movie myself and I can relate with you the appeal of that feeling of camaraderie and fighting so fiercely for what one believes in. Most appealing may be that incredible sense of loyalty for a monarch or a brother that you just cannot find anymore.
ReplyDeleteTyler I have not seen this movie but feel after reading your blog that I just read a "preview" for it. Nice
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