Deconstruction of Leadership in Film: Term Paper

This exact statement no doubt describes the premise and situation in 12 Angry Men. Fonda's character works to secure justice for the accused man, regardless of whether the ultimate verdict will be guilty or not guilty. Fonda appears to be less concerned with the verdict than with whether or not the trial and jury deliberation is conducted fairly and thoroughly. Accordingly, Fonda exhibits the forensic rhetoric precisely in his efforts to persuade the other jurors to re-examine the case with an open mind.

In Dead Poets Society, Keating implements Aristotle's third rhetoric (ceremonial oratory display). Keating is nurturing and encouraging to the students, and clearly praises them for their efforts in studying and in simply surviving their adolescent lives.His positive influence over the boys in effect censures the strict militaristic attitudes the headmaster and other teachers wish to hold over the students. Accordingly, the use of the ceremonial oratory display rhetoric is well used by Keating in his efforts to influence, motivate, and change the lives of his students.

References

Aristotle. Rhetoric. Available from http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/rhetoric.1.i.html

Bennis, Warren G. (2003) on becoming a leader: the leadership classic. United States: Perseus Books Group.

Fonda, H. & Rose, R. (Producers), & Lumet, S. (Director). (1957). 12 angry men [Motion picture]. United States: United Artists Films.

Haft, S. (Producer) & Weir, P.….....