Rhetorical Analysis Essay Virginia Woolf's confidence and self-esteem prove that she is worthy of being admired and admired by other women. She shares her belief in intentionally going against what society has in mind for women and encourages women to be who they want to be. In doing so, she hopes to open the strong doors that keep many women deprived of their natural rights. Overall, Virginia Woolf's speech, “Professions for Women,” encourages women to ignore the limitations that society places on them and to be who they want to be and do what they desire. Virginia Woolf's rhetorical strategies, in addition to her use of metaphor, contribute to the overall effectiveness in achieving the purpose of her essay. When she gives this speech to the Women's Service League, she uses a variety of rhetorical strategies to reach and connect with her audience. In her first paragraph, she mentioned that although she is an employed woman, she does not necessarily consider herself a professional. This statement is not only an appeal to pathos, but it also builds credibility by using ethos. She breaks the barrier between herself and her audience with this statement making them feel like she is like one of them. Throughout the speech, his continuous presentation of logic is only enhanced by his well-worded descriptions. “You are able, not without a lot of work and effort, to pay the rent. You earn your five hundred pounds a year. But this freedom is only the beginning: the room is yours, but it is still empty. It must be furnished; it must be decorated; it must be shared. In this, she is not only talking about the physical premises that these women can finally afford through their own efforts...... middle of article...... and in conclusion, Woolf shows that even if the women of her time did not dare to question the authority of society, she did not hold to the status quo like the rest of them. She encouraged many women to no longer let a man's word take precedence over their own. Because of her, many women have excelled beyond the norm and been freed from the gates that kept them from their natural rights. When Woolf gave her speech to the National Society for Women's Service, universal suffrage was a newly acquired political right. Modern readers will appreciate the historical context and relevance of “Professions for Women,” while remembering that women still have a long way to go before achieving absolute equality. The speech reminds all women that they are still in many cases the inferior sex and will remain so if women do not take action..