Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives | Range of Rhetoric & Motive Explained

Welcome to another insightful dive into the world of rhetoric! I'm Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and in today's episode, we explore Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives (1950). This groundbreaking work helps us understand rhetoric not just as persuasion, but as identification—a powerful tool that shapes how we interact with the world.In this video, we cover the key concepts Burke presents, like how context influences motive, the relationship between rhetoric and literary criticism, and how actions themselves become persuasive in nature. We also look at how literary examples like Samson and Delilah reveal deeper layers of meaning and motive. Through Burke’s analysis, we’ll discuss motive, dialectic, and how rhetorical identification impacts our everyday lives—even in something as relatable as the Mac vs. PC debate.By tying Burke’s work to modern examples from comics, movies, and popular culture, we uncover how heroes and villains mirror the rhetorical principles of transformation, slaying, and the pursuit of identity.🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more discussions on rhetoric, literature, and pop culture! Looking for a podcast publishing host? Try RSS: https://rss.com/?via=thedrbobbyshowLooking for podcast gear? Here’s my setup: Mac Mini M1: https://amzn.to/46WckseElebase HDMI: https://amzn.to/4dxzac0Sony a6000: https://amzn.to/4dx1WtkNeewer Light Kit: https://amzn.to/3yNlnPyBlueAVS Video Capture: https://amzn.to/3YNOOvxFocusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://amzn.to/3XbrtCNF1TP Dummy Battery Power: https://amzn.to/4g6HCkvAnker USB: https://amzn.to/46S9B2QAmazon 24 Outlet Strip: https://amzn.to/46TSDRHSamson Q9u Mic: https://amzn.to/3YWNnuBI’m also on Patreon: patreon.com/thedrbobbyshowThanks for watching, and be sure to hit like, subscribe, and leave a comment! 📚 #KennethBurke #Rhetoric #LiteraryCriticism #EnglishStudies #PopCulture #SamsonandDelilah #MacvsPC