UNIT 5

"And now, Mr. President, I draw these observations to a close. I have spoken freely, and I meant to do so. I have sought to make no display. I have sought to enliven the occasion by no animated discussion, nor have I attempted any train of elaborate argument. I have wished only to speak my sentiments, fully and at length, being desirous, once and for all, to let the Senate know, and to let the country know ,the opinions and sentiments which I entertain on all these subjects. These opinions are not likely to be suddenly changed. If there be any future service that I can render to the country, consistently with these sentiments and opinions, I shall cheerfully render it. If there be not, I shall still be glad to have had an opportunity to disburden myself from the bottom of my heart, and to make known every political sentiment that therein exists."

 Sometimes, in life, it is very hard to come forward and let everyone knows how you are truly feeling. Sometimes in politics, politicians will say they think are politically correct, but not exactly what they really want to say. In this quote, we are seeing a senotor who is really passionate about airing out his opinion. This senotor is reassuring the people of how wrong he personally feel like slavery was. He knows that when it comes to this issue, there was a big difference between the north and the south, he just doesn't seems to understand as to why so. Why must the country be so divided on something that is so wrong in the eyes of the people? As northerner, of course, he believe slavery was totally wrong since majority of northerner ap posed slavery. And also, he knows that opinions may change sometimes, he acknowledged that. His won't change anytime soon, unless for the right reasons. Maybe if someone comes to him with all 100% reasons as to why slavery was right, then maybe, his opinion may change. Untill such a thing happens, his opinion remain.

 The reason why I chose to discuss this specific part of the speech is mainly because can sense his passion. His passion to air out his opinion instead of just being politically correct. His main focus during the speech was making sure that whoever is listening to him during such speech, know that slavery was wrong. He focused on that, and I personally think he did a great job. Sure, many people might feel different, but his job was to make sure that they hear his opinion. And he made it clear that he didn't want his voice to be heard just as a northerner but as an American who wants what's best for the people.