Question

what advice does bacon give on perfect oratory in his essay 'Of Discourse'​

Answer 1

Answer:

Bacon, by drawing the comparison between two types of speaker, intelligently argues about how a discourse should be carried out. Rather than calling the speakers who amazed the audience with their skillful tongue, one should call the speakers who are not only well educated but well-mannered as well. By arguing about such shrewd speakers, bacon says that they are just availing the opportunity for the sake of showing off their wit and intelligence. These speakers are just like the self-appointed moderator of discourse. When they ask questions, it is merely to test their knowledge.

While on the hand bacon argues about an ideal speaker, who not only presents his viewpoints in the essay but also allows other to speak. When such a person asks the question, he merely asks for the sake of enlightening.

Moreover, Bacon argues that the subject matter of the discourse shouldn’t be bound to a specific individual rather it should be a general topic. Similarly, one should abstain oneself from talking ill about religion, rulers, government, and nobilities. Bacon lived in an era where there was restriction on a freedom of speech. This essay reflects his spirit of the time. No one would dare to speak against the rulers or monarchs.

Bacon ends the essay by using simile to compare the two animals, greyhound and hare, with the two types of speaker. He argues that one should be relevant and well-prepared about the subject matter under analysis. This will not only make the audience less boring but also to appreciate.

Answer 2

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The key advice that Bacon gives in the course of his essay is to move on from situations in which someone does you wrong.