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Essay / Analysis of Beyonce A Feminism - 1125
Specifically, she uses ethos to enhance her credibility as a feminist. Beyoncé keeps repeating the word “impeccable.” On its own, "impeccable" doesn't mean much, but add "I woke up like this" which is also repetitive, it metaphorically states that women are perfect just the way they are. Women are perfect; They shouldn't be expected to get up and make all these preparations for a man. If a woman wears makeup, it's for herself, not for a man. Beyoncé also establishes her credibility by using an excerpt from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's speech "We Should All Be Feminists." Adichie is a well-known and established Nigerian feminist author. It could be argued that for Beyoncé, “Flawless” is just a song, another source of income. If that were the case, would Beyoncé have jumped through the multiple, horrific hurdles of the publishing world just to include Adichie in a song that was nothing more than a cradle of wealth for Beyoncé? Yes, she could have, but it's not likely. Adichie is prominent in the world of feminism. She wouldn't give a part of herself to someone who was just looking for a quick profit. Beyoncé uses “Flawless” to tell the world that she is a feminist and will support other feminists. She uses Adichie to boost her credibility and make her song