In the space below, write an explanatory essay of at least 500 words. Discuss how your chosen characters and their actions express and develop the two themes you've selected. Use details from the story and information about historical events to support your ideas

In paragraph 5, president obama remarks: “you know, when trayvon martin was first shot i said that this could have been my son. another way of saying that is trayvon martin could have been me 35 years ago.” how does president obama use rhetoric in this quote to contribute to the overall meaning of his speech?