Who is writing?
- The author was not specified on the actual document, but if we take the intro to be true, I would guess the author would be John Peter Zenger, who was an editor of the New York Weekly Journal.
“This letter is a November 1733 issue of The New York Weekly Journal”
“While in jail, Zenger continued to publish the Journal.”
“…everything Zenger had written was the truth.”
Who is the audience?
- The audience was the readers of the New York Weekly Journal, since it was published there.
Who do the writer(s) represent?
- The writer might represent the New York Weekly Journal, since often newspapers print articles that share their views. He would also represent the people, because he was embodiment of their problems. They might not have been allowed to have freedom of the press, but he was the first one to be recognized as innocent.
What is being said, argued or requested?
- The author is saying that Freedom of the Press is necessary because it is constitutional, or even that it should be a part of the constitution. Even further than that, he says that freedom of the press is also a form of justice, that the truth can be known by everyone, and so that criminals “let the glaring truths… awaken his conscience… and cover him with shame”
How is it being said, argued or requested?
- It is being said very passionately. You can tell the author cares about what he says, and truly believes in it. He used strong statements, and was not wishy-washy. He didn’t say, “I think liberty of the press is of great importance” he said “Liberty of the press is of the greatest importance”
What proof or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
- He posted it in a newspaper, which is usually a very reputable source. Also, I think the language that he used gave him some authority as well, I think the settlers would be more compelled to read and agree with his work because he his confident in what he is arguing.
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