Date of Award
Spring 5-2013
Degree Type
Capstone Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies (BA)
Department
Cultural Studies
First Advisor
Ann Gunkel
Second Advisor
Jaafar Aksikas
Abstract
Using rhetorical analysis, this project examines the two texts (Listen America! and 700 Club interview after 9/11) of Religious Right preacher, Jerry Falwell to examine conceptual continuity over twenty years and uncover key ideological concepts. While the Religious Right employs many methods to influence the votes of the evangelical congregation, this paper will focus specifically on Falwell and the use of Biblical metaphors in his popular evangelical discourse. The project examines the fear-mongering used to create hate and paranoia in audience of these two texts.
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Recommended Citation
Littleton, Terry, "God Made It Happen: A Rhetorical Analysis of Jerry Falwell's Response to 9/11" (2013). Cultural Studies Capstone Papers. 2.
https://digitalcommons.colum.edu/cultural_studies/2
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