Emotional and Logical Appeal in 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'
"Exploring Jonathan Edwards' persuasive techniques through appeals to fear, hope, and logic in 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'. This analysis delves into the emotional impact of imminent damnation, the comforting notion of salvation, and the rational arguments presented to sway the congregation. Edwards juxtaposes fear and hope, emphasizing the power of fear in enforcing discipline. By intertwining emotional appeals and logical reasoning, Edwards constructs a compelling argument about divine judgment and personal salvation."
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Appeal to EMOTION and Appeal to LOGIC Stephanie A., Priyanka Dangi, Arthur D., Neehar P.
FEAR FEAR Frightening Comment/Image The devil is waiting for them, hell is gaping for them, the flames gather and flash about them (Edwards 79) that lake of burning brimstone, is extended abroad under you. (Edwards 80) Why it s Frightening Edwards tells readers that they are damned for eternity and states that once they die this is their ultimate punishment The preachers signifies that the church members are on the verge of a horrible fate and the slightest misstep can cause their death This is frightening because of the imminent threat that God poses on one s life at all times. The bow of God s wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the strong. (Edwards 80) You hang by a slender thread, with the flames of divine wrath flashing about it. (Edwards 81) You are about to fall into a pit of flames, and the only thing holding you up is a meager thread which can snap at any moment
HOPE HOPE Comforting/Hopeful Comments/Image The use of this awful subject may be for awakening unconverted persons in this congregation (Edwards 80) However you may have reformed your life and many things and may keep up a form of religion in your families and closets (Edwards 81) Why is it Comforting or Hopeful You have the possibility of being saved from a horrible fate. Should you be damned, you have the ability to change your fate by reforming your thoughts and religion.
FEAR FEAR vs. HOPE Fear is more powerful It is a better emotion to control and enforce discipline Edwards uses a horrible fate (fear) instead of promising a bright future (hope) HOPE
0101011111000101010101010101100010101100011100001110010111011000011101001010111110001010101010101011000101011000111000011100101110110000111010 00101011000000111001011101100001110 LOGIC AND REASON 00101011000000111001011101100001110 Logic and Reason Parts in which he shows that they can be saved Shows that God is the only one that is holding your soul from being damned Evidence (Direct Quotes) have reformed your life in many things (Edwards 80) if God should let you go, you would immediately sink and swiftly descend (Edwards 80) you find that you are kept out of hell [because] the good state of your bodily constitution (Edwards 80) Describes how a person s materialistic features don t apply to spiritual wellness 101111100010101010101010110001010110001110000111001011101100010011101010
APPEAL TO EMOTION A majority of Edward s sermon appeals to emotion He emphasizes and incorporates the power of appeal to emotion due to the fact that he preaches to an audience who are deeply religious and emotional Allows for the church members to feel connected and personally involved in the matter The speech can be more directly applied to their life and future
