Who is writing?
- The author of this document is John Peter Zenger, a German immigrant and editor, of the New York Weekly Journal. Because Zenger told the truth over the governor's misuse of the colony's courts and misappropriation of funds, he was arrested.
Who is the audience?
- The audience of this document are the colonists who lived in New York City and who read the newspaper.
Who do the writers represent?
- The writer of this document is representing Zenger's truth about how the governor was running New York City in the New York Weekly Journal.
What is being said and/or requested?
- In this document, the "[I]ssue of the New York Weekly Journal argues that the liberty of all Englishmen depends on a free press exposing the actions of corrupt ministries[.]" This document defends that Zenger was telling the truth and there was no need of him being put to jail. Basically, in the document it talked about freedom of speech. Anyone can state their opinions and truth, but its up to the audience to decide whether they believe what is being said.
How is it being said, argued and/or requested?/ What proof is being used to legitimize the request?
- When writing this document, the author was very explanatory. To defend the truth stated by Zenger, the author talked about the differences of two monarchies: absolute and limited. In the absolute monarchy, the liberty of press never can be maintained and if it's inconsistent, then it will be punished. In the limited monarchy, the laws are known, fixed, and established, but if there is an offense against it , there is punishment. By stating these facts, the author was able to explain that Zenger didn't do anything wrong.
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