Presentation:
I have been given the task having to read and write a task about the article “A royal salute to the Commonwealth,” written by Peter Oborne.
Peter Oborne is a British journalist and political commentator. He is born 11 July, 1957.
In Peter Oborne’s article he comes into the situation as there are in the Commonwealth and saw how the organization succeed, and what significance it has.
From the text I will analyze and comment on it which stands in the article. I will focus on the various forms of appeal, Logos, Pathos and Ethos if there are some, and I will concentrate me of Peter Oborne’s argumentation.
Analysis:
Peter Oborne begins with the British monarchy. He is focused on Duke William and Duchess Catherine visit to Canada and the warm welcome they have been greeted with. Peter Oborne’s attitude to the Commonwealth seems to be positive. It shows the male by using a specific example. When Duke William and Duchess Catherine are visiting Canada, there are several that will wait for hours to see them. Here he uses one of the Canadian fans who have waited five hours to see the couple. Here is the use of a quote is relevant to underline the popularity of the royal couple. (Line 12-13 page 1) “William’s lineage is amazing, he’s walking history – I can’t believe I saw walking history.” says Alexandra Anghel. So she is the interviewed person, and that do she to an argument itself. Peter Oborne called it “The invisible strength of the Commonwealth”. (Line 16-17 page 1)
Peter Oborne describes the Commonwealth positive. The Commonwealth is described as a strong, healthy institution that’s stronger than ever from the Second World War.
Peter Oborne trying here to refer to the point and the importance of the royal holds the Commonwealth alive by taking out and visit the other countries.
(Line 19-20 page 1) “For many years it has been automatic in progressive circles to sneer at the Commonwealth as a meaningless relic of our imperial past” from New Labour. New Labour is the political program with Tony Blair as leader. Peter Oborne is suddenly realizing that the support of the Commonwealth bas decreased during the years. Peter Oborne attacks the New Labour and Tony Blair.
(Line 30 page 2) “The Commonwealth is more relevant than ever”. After Line 30 there comes some facts. These facts he used here, are used to inform us/the reader of the relevance of the Commonwealth, and the facts do Peter Oborne’s ethos very strong. He persuades his readers/us by presenting a logical and rational argument, in which he describes the different benefits of the Commonwealth. The benefits of the Commonwealth.
(Line 31-39 page 2) “Just under two billion people, approximately one third of the world’s population, live in Commonwealth countries. More than half of them are under 25. They come from every continent and subscribe to every great world religion. The Commonwealth is cheap: the cost to Britain of our membership is barely 20p per head, and a fraction of the £50 per head swallowed by the European Union (and that’s before the money spent by Britain bailing out bankrupt eurozone countries).
It is true that the Commonwealth lacks a heavyweight administrative machine, unlike the European Union, the United Nations or Nato, but in the 21st century this may well be an benefit”.
Peter Oborne talk about that the Commonwealth is a big investment in the future, and he talk about that the Commonwealth HQ should be placed in another place in England.
Last year the Marquess of Lothian, made a radical suggestion “Britain should accept that centring the Commonwealth in London leaves it open to accusations of carrying the shades of empire. It should be re-based in India, which itself has the potential to become a powerful inner core of a living network of relations that cross continents and have unparalleled global reach.” (Line 64-67 page 3)
Peter Oborne agrees with Lothian because that could make some big things. He think that could lead to opportunities for the British foreign policy.
Peter Oborne has a lot of positive things to say about the Commonwealth, but he is still nervous about whether it will keep in length. He is concerned about the Commonwealth situation when the Queen goes away. He is because it is she who has participated in each conference the past 60 years, and she has the best relationship with the leaders. Therefore is important for Peter Oborne to Duke William and Duchess Catherine choose to travel to the right countries, and contributing to the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth:
In the article from Peter Oborne, is The Commonwealth presented as an important thing between the international politics. Peter Oborne is very focused on the positive things of the Commonwealth and he did’nt describes some downsides.
Peter Oborne uses an interviewed person, to get his argument credible. He used the interviewed person then the royal family came. That was Alexandra Anghel.
Peter Oborne also uses some facts, he sympathizes with the monarchy of Britain and the Commonwealth in general.
This is also to be seen in his language features. Peter Oborne uses some positively words to describe the Commonwealth.
His perspective with the article is not meant to inform, but to persuade and having his arguments in the readers mind.