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Today, a generation raise in the shadows of the cold war assumes new responsibilities in a world warmed by the sunshine of freedom but threatened still by ancient hatreds and new plagues. Source domain: shadows of the cold war Source domain: sunshine of freedom target domain: the bad influence of the cold war target domain: the benefit of the freedom

Mapping: The darkness of the cold war-----------the cold war results in many complicated problems that are difficult to deal with in the world. The moderate whether --------------------the open and cheerful social atmosphere brought by the freedom. Purpose: Clinton uses these two metaphors to express that the American people who are growing up in the complicated world should bear new responsibilities in the world in which they can enjoy a open and democratic society, however, meanwhile, they have to notice old problems that still threaten them.

2 Let us put aside personal advantage so that we can feel the pain and see the promise of America. Source domain: the pain of America society Source domain: the promise of America Mapping target domain: the tricky problems existing in American target domain: the prospect and future of America.

symptom of some physical hurt or disorder---------America has social problems that torture American people commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future------the American people can do a lot of work to solve the social problems and create a more prosperous and peaceful society. Purpose: Clinton aims for the people to acknowledge the current social problems and do what they can do to solve these tricky problems to make a brilliant future for the country. 3 Clearly America must continue to lead the world we did so much to make. Source domain: the world leader Mapping: target domain: America

a person who rules or guides or inspires others--------the American must play the most important role in the development of the world and keeping the world in a good condition. Purpose: Clinton points out the importance and power of America in the global affairs, telling the American people that they are leading the world in terms of politics and economics.

We know we have to face hard truth and take strong steps Source domain: steps target domain: the measures resolutions that America leaders have

to take to solve national problems.

Mapping: the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down--------the American leaders and American people should acknowledge the weakness of the nation and do some work to modify the society
purpose:Clinton implies that America has a weakness that has to be taken care of and get rid of. 4 From our revolution, the Civil War, to the Great Depression to the civil rights movement, our people have always mustered the determination to construct from these crises the pillars of our history.

Source domain: the Great Depression

target domain: the economic crisis beginning with

the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s

Mapping:
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity---------the bad economic condition that results in collapse of business and mass unemployment purpose: Clinton wants to imply that from the war to the economic crisis to the civil rights movement, the American people create the American history in different period

5 Thomas Jefferson believed that to preserve the very foundations of our nation, we would need dramatic change from time to time. Source domain: foundation target domain: the political and economic system of America

Mapping: lowest and basic support of a structure-----------the political and economical system that form the basic guide of leading America

purpose: Clinton uses this metaphor to express that the American society should need continuous creativity and modification if they want to keep the political and economic systems forever. 6 Our democracy must be not only the envy of the world but the engine of our own renewal. Source domain: The envy of the world target domain: democracy The engine of our own renewal target domain: democracy Mapping
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks ----------------a process through which American society can be modified. a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another--------------------the other countries in the world admire Americans democratic system and also want to possess it as well. Purpose: Clinton uses the metaphor to express that the American democratic system is not only admired and imitated by other countries, but also can be able to guide the American social progress 7 there is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America Source domain: the cure Target domain: the resolution of Americas weakness

Mapping: a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain---------the resolution that can resolve the national problems in America. Purpose: Clinton implies that the condition of America can be changed and become better; the citizens should have hope of improvement. 8 we must provide for our nation the way a family provides for its children Source domain: a family Source domain: child target domain: the American leaders target domain: the American people

Mapping: a social unit living together------------------------the politicians who are leading America a human offspring (son or daughter) -----------the American people who need to be provided for
purpose: Clinton aims to express the idea that the political leaders of America must invest more in the people, in their jobs and future. They will do everything effective to create a prosperous social

environment for the people