Every Man a King: Questions
Every Man a King: Questions
- How does Long keep his speech relatable for common folk and highbrows alike?
- How does Long manage the flow of his speech without making it too dense?
- Why does Long include so many references to the Bible, the founding fathers, and ancient Greek philosophy?
- What's the main goal of the speech?
- Long throws a great deal of stats and numbers out through the course of the speech but doesn't provide any sources for his data: how does this affect his argument?
- Why was Long so concerned with wealth inequality?
- What long-term effects might Long's plans have had on American society and the American economy?
- What would Bernie Sanders have to say about this speech? How might he have delivered it?
- Can you see Long's political ambitions peeking through in this speech? If so, where?