henry patreick
1 .He says that it is "nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery". He describesthe the importance of the situation, and points out that slavery is a "retreat".
2. The main reason is that the British were gathering military forces that must be meant for America.
3. Henry provided that God has provided them with the strength necessary to combat their adversary. If they do not sit around and do nothing, they can win the battle.
4.He is explaining that he is loyal to God above anybody else. I think the tone is a respectful one .
5. The words "give me liberty or give me death" have been used many times . The reason they resound so wonderfully in the ears of America is that they have become a symbol of our country. To die instead of having freedom is quite powerful, and Patrick Henry used these words perfectly in his speech.
6."Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs andhugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand andfoot?
In this rhetorical question, Henry is trying to get the point across that they need to do something. Instead of sitting around and "hoping" that the British will not overcome them, they must begin to fight back .
7. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and theHouse.The phrase "judging by the past" gives Henry a sort of "validation" to what he issaying. It is effectively placed in the speech because it further emphasizes hisknowledge of the situation.
8. The first allusion is to mythology. "Sirens" were women in Ancient Greek mythology who were seductive and dangerously deceptive. Henry uses this to saythat Americans should not be listening to the voices of the sirens, rather doingwhat they know is right.-This allusion is to the
2. The main reason is that the British were gathering military forces that must be meant for America.
3. Henry provided that God has provided them with the strength necessary to combat their adversary. If they do not sit around and do nothing, they can win the battle.
4.He is explaining that he is loyal to God above anybody else. I think the tone is a respectful one .
5. The words "give me liberty or give me death" have been used many times . The reason they resound so wonderfully in the ears of America is that they have become a symbol of our country. To die instead of having freedom is quite powerful, and Patrick Henry used these words perfectly in his speech.
6."Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs andhugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand andfoot?
In this rhetorical question, Henry is trying to get the point across that they need to do something. Instead of sitting around and "hoping" that the British will not overcome them, they must begin to fight back .
7. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and theHouse.The phrase "judging by the past" gives Henry a sort of "validation" to what he issaying. It is effectively placed in the speech because it further emphasizes hisknowledge of the situation.
8. The first allusion is to mythology. "Sirens" were women in Ancient Greek mythology who were seductive and dangerously deceptive. Henry uses this to saythat Americans should not be listening to the voices of the sirens, rather doingwhat they know is right.-This allusion is to the