Essential Question: Revolutionary Period

Revolutionar Period: Patrick Henry

"It is in vain, sir, to extentuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

Reflection: In this speech Patrick Henry uses logos, ethos, and pathos, in an attempt to persuade his audience. He uses logos in an attempt to make people think back to previous situations that have occurred. Likewise he used ethos when he is explaining his own personal thoughts on the situations making him credible as a speaker because he has experience. Such as how he feels about patriotism. Similarly he uses pathos by asking rhetorical questions, that capture the emotion of the audience. I find this man to be a person to admire, because he is speaking out for what he truly believes in, even when other people to don't.

Diary: Why do people not see that all we need is liberty? Am I the only person that feels the need to change this situation? Fellow people you live in the same country as me, you must feel a little of what I feel. Weather or not these people are willing to speak out is up to them. These people have not opened their eyes to the need for change, but when they do liberty is what they will want to. I am a man for change and all I want is Liberty.