Chief Joseph's speech

1. How is the art of rhetoric evident in Chief Joseph’s speech?
The art of rhetoric is evident because he wants the readers to see his people as human being rather than animals.

2. Who is he addressing in this speech?

I think he is addressing his speech mainly to the white man but also to anyone who is willing to listen.

3. Who is he indicting and why?
He is indicting the white man.
He wants the whites to know he is not looking for war but for peace.

4. Identify any heroic characteristics?
Chief Joseph did not let his people down. he fought till the last minute.

5. Why is this speech Protest Literature?
its protest literature because the white man, got into their land and wanted to take over everything they had. however they did not fight back, instead they gave some land to the whites.