Throughout my entire life I have grown up listening to U2. As I have grown older I have learned to not just appreciate the cool sounds in the background, but also the majestic and powerful words presented in each song. I am not going to share a U2 song with you today, but rather a quote given by Bono, the lead singer;
"God is in the slums, in the cardboard boxes where the poor play house. God is in the silence of a mother who has infected her child with a virus that will end both their lives. God is in the cries heard under the rubble of war. God is in the debris of wasted opportunity and lives, and God is with us if we are with them." -Bono
I think this quote works well for a few reasons. One being that it was written and spoken by one of the most influential men of all time, two because any person anywhere can relate to the realities that are portrayed throughout it, and three because overall it is powerful and appeals to our emotions. I find that the word choice is also very important, as I noticed he uses God a lot throughout the quote, this name in general holds a great power behind it and grabs readers attention.
Bono is one of my hero’s. Although he is a rockstar, he has charisma on and off the stage and has dedicated his life to giving back to those less fortunate than ourselves. I really like this quote because it demonstrates many of the different struggles people face throughout the world. When Christ was on the earth He was with the poor and the needy, and it is my belief that if we too put ourselves forward and serve one another that we can draw nearer to Christ.
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Good quote! Another powerful thing about how that's written, is that by repeating the word 'God' so frequently, it's crystal clear what his theme is. Since it's so obvious what he's trying to define, we can pay more attention to what he's really saying.
This just shows what one persons voice can do in the world. Imagine if Bono and U2 had kept quiet or never "made it" to where they are. They have been making inspiring and influential music for a long time and helping out around the world too. Good choice of quotes.
Thanks for your comment Sean, I totally agree! I hadn't realized that before, and I really enjoyed your opinion. Thanks for your input.
I think that the Bono does a great job using pathos to get his audience connected. When you read this quote you feel the power and the compassion he has for the world and everyone. The repetition works well and the overall message of the quote can really speak to people.
You're right Spencer, Bono does do a good job portraying pathos. This is the big thing that helps him to be as famous as he is. If he couldn't portray pathos he would be just a nobody
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