Madame Chiang's Speech: Rhetorical Strategies in Her 1943 U.S. AddressMadame Chiang's Speech: Rhetorical Strategies in Her 1943 U.S. Address

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  • Shinjae Park

    General Education Department, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i1.7677
Received: 4 November 2024 | Revised: 20 November 2024 | Accepted: 22 November 2024 | Published Online: 16 December 2024

Abstract

This paper examines the rhetorical strategies used by Madame Chiang Kai-shek during her 1943 U.S. tour to reshape American perceptions of China and counter Orientalist discourses. By strategically employing language in her speeches, she sought to reframe China as a modern and democratic society rather than an exotic or inferior culture. Her rhetoric focused on emphasizing democratic ideals, historical justice, and cultural identity, using specific linguistic features and discourse structures to appeal to American audiences and establish China as a credible partner. The study explores how her use of language, analyzed through a qualitative approach, contributed to changing cultural narratives and influencing Sino-American relations, highlighting the power of rhetorical strategies in cross-cultural communication and public diplomacy. This analysis offers insights into the role of strategic language use in shaping international perceptions and challenging cultural stereotypes.

Keywords:

Rhetorical Strategies; Madame Chiang; Discursive Strategies; Persuasion Techniques; Narrative Framing

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Park, S. (2025). Madame Chiang’s Speech: Rhetorical Strategies in Her 1943 U.S. AddressMadame Chiang’s Speech: Rhetorical Strategies in Her 1943 U.S. Address. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(1), 27–37. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i1.7677

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