Phil Ochs established Ethos in "I Ain't Marching Anymore"

Phil Ochs was a known protest singer of the 1960's. Many of his works included anti war rhetoric, such as his song, "Draft Dodger Rag,"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFFOUkipI4U), which is actually quite comedic. His songs also include some satire of his time period, as seen in, "Draft Dodger Rag". Due to his known reputation as this type of artist, his song, "I Ain't Marching Anymore" already has significance before its lyrics or tune is heard. Therefore, simply because Phil Ochs is the author of the song, it has established credibility as a protest song. This describes the extrinsic ethos attached to the song. However, the song provides intrinsic ethos as well. By describing and listing various wars and battles fought by the American's, the song takes on a nationalist spirit. Also, the way Phil Ochs presents the anti war theme as a statement sung through an appealing tune, it makes the song stronger and more successful. For example, if the song had said, I may not be marching anymore, as opposed to, "I ain't marching anymore," it would have not been as effective in its persuasion. Therefore, the history of the artist along with the presentation of the song both have effects on the impact of this rhetoric strategy.