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"The Politics of Restoration": the Rhetorical Vision of Camelot and Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 Campaign

This study critically analyzed four selected campaign speeches by Robert Kennedy from his 1968 campaign to determine his use of the Camelot myth and his success in portraying himself as the heir apparent to the Kennedy legend. Using procedures adapted from fantasy theme analysis, the rhetorical vision of Camelot was outlined, and the fantasy themes and fantasy types within it were determined. The public persona of Robert Kennedy was also evaluated. Throughout the speeches analyzed, Robert Kennedy invoked themes identified within the rhetorical vision of Camelot. In addition to his own themes of social justice and reconciliation, Kennedy promoted his brother's legend. Chaining evidence provided proof of the public's participation in the rhetorical vision demonstrating Kennedy's success with these themes.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500920
Date12 1900
CreatorsMartin, Marilyn Ann, 1959-
ContributorsO'Donnell, Victoria, Rogers, James L., Gossett, John
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatiii, 115 leaves, Text
Coverage1968, United States
RightsPublic, Martin, Marilyn Ann, 1959-, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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