And they, too, had big dreams for their daughter, a common dream, born of two continents. My parents shared not only an improbable love; they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or “blessed,” believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success. They imagined me going to the best schools in the land, even though they weren’t rich, because in a generous America you don’t have to be rich to achieve your potential. They are both passed away now. Yet, I know that, on this night, they look down on me with pride.
Obama makes the theme his speeches something that people can identify with. Hearing his speeches and knowing that they have felt that way at some point in their life, cases the audience to connect with on a larger level, an emotional level. One theme that seemed evident in this paragraph is familial love. Whether it comes from your parents, grandmothers step-parents, friends, sisters cousins and so on, I'd like to believe that everyone has felt that feeling of love. With that feeling comes the want for that person to do well in life. That is something we all want. Another theme was the wish to come to this country to have a better life. That is the american dream. Obama uses these feeling to touch the hearts of those that are listing through their dreams and aspirations, one of few things that we as a diverse nation, have in common.
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