Patrick Henry Ethos Pathos Logos

Patrick Henry also called for action against the British being that written argument with them had done very little in getting liberties for the habitants of the colonies, since the British were unwilling to give up any control in addition to a long timeframe to receive a response worked against their efforts. When Henry is questioned on why they should take immediate action, he asks others what they think should be done, “Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last 10 years” and he informs them that “it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication?” (Henry, 1775, p.35). He is trying to get the point across that the colonies need to do something if they otherwise they will be stuck having

Throughout his speech, Patrick Henry uses logic and presents information so the colonists cannot argue with data that can easily be proven true. At the beginning, Henry presents the fact that Britain responded to America’s petitions in a hostile way. “Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with these warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our lands” (Henry 102). In other words, when Britain was given the Americans’ petition, they retaliated by sending their

Finally, what I consider the most powerful technique Henry uses is the fallacy of appealing to emotion. Henry talks about various actions that the colonists have already taken to protest the English government, such as, “We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated…” By doing so, the audience is reminded of all these things that have been done, only to realize that they have failed. Henry “reveals” that the English government has only denied them and turned them down each time. “Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned…” This quote builds up anger in the audience, creating great contempt for the British. The colonists start to feel as though the British have no intention to care about them and will take advantage of Americans every chance they get.

'Give me liberty or give me death.' These famous words were uttered by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775, as a conclusion to his speech delivered to the Virginia House of Burgesses. Within his speech, he uses the three rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, and pathos) to convey a feeling of urgency toward the changes occurring in policy within the Americas implemented by the British government. He cleverly uses these appeals to disrupt the paradigm that Great Britain is going to let the American people have any liberty.

According to Patrick Henry, “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” (Henry 7). Patrick Henry was able to give an outstanding speech at the Virginia Convention, regarding the actions needing to be taken by the colonists. This speech included the criticizing and denouncing of Great Britain, along with the urging of the colonists to fight for independence. This including that the colonists need to become prepared because the unjust actions of the British were not simply going to go away. Henry urges the colonists to fight for the freedom that they rightfully deserve, and he does it extremely well. In Patrick Henry’s ‘Speech to the Virginia Congress’, he demonstrates passionate pathos appeals and rhetorical questioning to persuade the colonists to stand up for themselves and join the fight for their freedom.

The prominent patriot Patrick Henry once said, “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” (Henry 7) implying that a life without liberty is not a righteous life. Henry’s quote is included in his popular oratory “Speech to the Virginia Convention.” While discussing with the colonists, Henry lists all of the discrepancies the thirteen colonies had with Great Britain, concluding that there is no other option, but to retaliate instantaneously. In Patrick Henry’s “Speech to the Virginia Convention,” he utilizes amplifying loaded words and coherent parallelism in order to influence the assembly to unify and reciprocate.

In 1775, Patrick Henry gave America one of the most inspiring speeches that will bring soon bring them together with war on the rise. “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” has become the battle-cry to the people in the colonies to take a stand against Britain’s rule and make America their own country. Even after the attempted peace between the two countries, it has been exhausted to the breaking point, and it has come to the time where fighting for their own freedom is the only viable option. Henry’s speech spoke volumes to the American people of the truth, the false presence of peace, and the cry for battle against Britain.

While attempting to change the minds of members of the Virginia House of Burgesses, to whom he is speaking, Patrick Henry of various unsuccessful ways of protesting the oppressive British rule. Henry reveals coherently what he feels the next steps should be in regards to the British. Henry dexterously uses his diction to make his stance more convincing and more

Henry stated, “No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights (Henry).” Henry recognizes the evident differences in beliefs that the colonist has. Henry goes on in his speech to say, “The question before House is one of awful moment to this country, and I consider is as nothing less than question of freedom or slavery (Henry).” Henry determines the colonists must make an ultimate decision. By utilizing the words ‘slavery’ and ‘freedom’, he created a hope for the colonist to hold onto and to create fear in the colonies. Henry appeals to the colonist’s religion because it was relevant to the revolutionary cause. Henry stated, “Should I keep back my opinions at a such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and an act of disability toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings (Henry).” Henry denounced the King when he stated Majesty of Heaven. Doing this, he informs the colonists that God was on their side. By associating God with the war, Henry utilized the use of pathos and ethos. Patrick Henry’s speech refutes his opponent’s beliefs that there was no need for battle with the British. Henry stated, “It is natural to man to indulge in the

“ give me liberty, or give me death” (Henry 104). Patrick Henry addressed the Virginia Convention in 1774 with a memorable speech. During this time and era Great Britain is still in control of the 13 colonies. Troops from Great Britain keep arriving in the colonies everyday, but the british claim everything is fine in the colonies. In Patrick Henry’s speech to the Virginia Convention, he uses pathos to persuade the colonist to prepare for war.

Patrick Henry uses logical appeal to make clear to the colonists that the war was imminent and a decision was to be made. At this time in history, there was a growing unrest in the British colonies due to the injustices of the British government, such as the heavy and unjustifiable taxes for example, to which some colonists were turning a blind eye. Because he could sense the danger in the situation, Henry knew that war was the only option to solve their oppression from England. To get the colonists to realize the urgency in their situation, he gave examples of how the British did not have the colonists’ interest at heart and how a British attack was on the horizon. Using the evident appearance of British troops in the colonies’ waters, he

In this Speech, Patrick Henry became known because of his speeches explaining American Democracy. Henry was known to be the youngest opponent of the British rule in America. In 1775, The Americans were split up determine on the relationship they had with the Great Britain. People in the American Colonies were still trying to work the disagreements that Britain had but Henry didn't see it that way. Henry only saw that the last choice there was to go to war with Britain.

“Give me liberty or give me death!” This statement from Patrick Henry’s “Speech to the Virginia Convention,” delivered to the House of Burgesses, has been quoted by many, becoming almost cliché. However, the declaration is truly understood by a select few. The unjust Stamp Act passed by the British crown in 1765, brought fame and notoriety to Henry as he spoke out against the unjust taxation without representation. Ten years later on the eve of revolution, Henry calls upon the Colonial government of which he is part, to act for the betterment of the people. Patrick Henry attempts to persuade the House of Burgesses to revolt and declare war against Britain by logically convincing them that it is their natural right to be free and calling on

Along with using pathos and repetition to show the imperative need to fight, Henry also uses anaphoras, metaphors, and rhetorical questions to prove that the colonists were ready for war. In his speech, Henry repeatedly begins clauses with the phrase “we have”, in order to emphasize how much the citizens have already done to show there is a need for a change. The people have “petitioned”, “remonstrated” and “supplicated” all to no avail. The leaders in thirteen colonial state were hesitant to jump into war with the British, so Henry brought light to this by asking the people through the rhetorical question of whether they would “resort to … humble supplication.” Through the view of the people it is obvious this controversy can not be solved by just asking kindly. The people recognize the need to fight so they petition and address their arguments to the political leaders. In addition to asking if the people would have to “resort to entreaty”, Patrick Henry also asks what other terms they could find that “have not already been exhausted.” The people have done all they can within the country to regain their liberties, the only thing left is to fight the British. Henry is well aware of this throughout the entirety of his speech and in light of this, explains how there are “three millions of people” that are “armed in

During Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech, he was predicting how the British Empire would crack down on the colonies ability to speak out about the injustices faced due to the colonists various protests. In his speech, Henry listed that due to the colonists countless protests about the various acts that were passed, the uprisings which overthrew corrupt government officials, creations of colonial militia’s, and operating their own courts, would result in British retaliate to the point where they in mass an army which was created to crack down on the rebellious colonists and them alone. As for his theme since all other peaceful avenues have been exhausted, that they have few options they could choose. First, the colonists could just