The Application Of Kenneth Burke's Pentad

Abstract: In 1988, Jerry Falwell (of the Moral Majority) sought damages from the publisher of Hustler Magazine, Larry Flint, for a defamatory cartoon. The case was eventually heard by the Supreme Court, who ruled in Flint's favor, deciding that the first amendment right to free speech allowed for the magazine to publish an obvious satire. This 5 page tutorial argues that the pentad of key elements presented by Kenneth Burke is an appropriate method of investigating the motives behind those concerned in the Falwell vs. Flint case. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Filename: KTpentad.wps

Pages: 5

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