The Declaration Of Sentiments And Resolutions, By...

For years’ women fought to gain the rights that they have today. In The Norton Reader Shorter 14th Edition there are two very powerful speeches by two completely different women who were fighting for the same cause. The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Ain t I A Woman? 1863 By Sojourner Truth both argue for women s right to vote. While both women have similar arguments, their methods are different. Stanton s argument speaks on the legality of things, how unconstitutional it is and in some ways points to the wrong doers. On the other hand, Truth makes her argument personal, she involves her own personal experiences and questions the oppositions beliefs. Although both argument methods differ, the cause for the argument remains the same. The two authors techniques used to argue their points leaves the reader feeling both inspired and motivated to get involved with their cause. Truth’s use of personal experiences and her physical appe arance not only motivates readers, but also inspires them to get involved. In her 1863 speech, Truth points out how flawed the opposition s argument is and gives them proof when she starts talking about all that she has done while showing off her features. In saying: Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain’t I a woman? I could work as much as and eat as much as a man-when I could get it-and bear the lash as well! And ain’t