Symbolic convergence and terrorism: A rhetorical analysis of post 9/11 sermons

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2005-05

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In this study a Fantasy Theme Analysis was conducted on 168 sermons given after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Three fantasy themes were found: The Let’s Roll Fantasy Theme; The God is Sovereign Fantasy Theme; and The Wake Up Call Fantasy Theme.

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Symbolic convergence, Fantasy theme, Rhetorical analysis

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