Queen Elizabeth goes on to say that she does not plan on backing down from battle, “I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.” Next, Queen Elizabeth tells her troops that they aren’t alone in this fight, “therefore I am come amongst you, as you see.” The Queen is assuring her troops that she plans on completely fulfilling her duties as a monarch. The Queen extends upon her desire to assist in combat by saying, “to live or die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.” The queen is attempting to dispel rumors that she is not an effective ruler because she is a woman. The Queen quickly refutes the fact that she cannot fight, because of her gender. She said “but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.” In this statement, the queen instills yet more patriotism into her audience with an “If I could do it so could you!” type of attitude. Simultaneously, Queen Elizabeth reminds her people that she is the Queen, and cannot be intimidated.
She had an extensive military presence that, for example, included personally addressing troops in Essex before the Spanish Armada attacked. Part of her role as absolute leader included funding the military exploration of overseas territories by Sir Francis Drake and fellow privateers. She handled reports of them taking over ships and territories in the south and monitored progress of their travels around the globe. This activity led to England securing many colonies worldwide, largely due to Queen Elizabeth’s involvement with the exploration process. Elizabeth handled many rebellions from Ireland and Northern Territories, personally choosing members of her court who she believed were best suited to handle
By identifying herself as “tough”, she characterizes herself as a person capable of withstanding hardship instead of using “strong” which implies being able to withstand pressure. The tone of the essay, assists in describing her abilities used to push past the incapability to identify herself as a “tough” individual. She believes that by calling herself “cripple” she is admitting to the fact that she does not have a normal life, which most people would not usually admit to. By using “cripple” instead of “handicapped” she conveys to readers that she is not physically restricted to function but that she is only unable to move or walk properly. By using strong word choices, Mairs comes to terms with the words used to describe “cripple,” by displaying her strength and admittance to her existence as a cripple.
If Queen Elizabeth ever felt nervous about challenging the greatest power in the known world, she never showed it, and appeared to believe completely in the devotion and loyalty of her people (Jokinen). By believing in them, they believed in her. During this battle with The Spanish Armada, Elizabeth made what was to be one of her most influential and memorable speeches, her speech at Tilbury (Shone 94). The defeat of the Spanish was a large part of Elizabeth’s success. England was no longer considered a broken weak country, but now it was known that England was strong and back on its
The audience probably felt confidence in continuing the struggle to assure every human being received the rights granted to them. For example, “We, in the democracies, believe in a kind of international respect and action which is reciprocal.” She also assures the people that, “ Freedom for our people is not only a right, but also a tool…they are tools with which we create a way of life, a way of life in which we can enjoy freedom.” Apparently, Roosevelt wanted her audience to think of all of the freedoms that are allowed to the democracies and the lack there of in those totalitarian states. She was effective in doing this through the use of emotive language to reinforce the firm beliefs and hopes for freedom held by France and the other nations present. In the artifact “The Struggle for Human Rights,” Roosevelt used numerous examples to add support for her main claim and central arguments. Her main claim intended to persuade the audience that universal acceptance of the Declaration of Human Rights will assure all human beings are granted, without compromise, their fundamental human rights and freedoms.
On the other hand, Dottie’s sister Kit represented the “fear of failure” athlete. Kit’s character would break down under severe pressure, her ability to cope with emotions and moods rationally were uncontrollable. She always looked at the negative aspects instead of the positive ones by evaluating her
Elizabeth Stanton appeals to ethos by establishing the methods that women will go through in order to become equal, and by providing the fact that it is a right for women to be equal. She states, "...in view of the unjust laws above mentioned...we insist that they have immediate admission to all the rights and privileges which belong to them as citizens of the United States," and this tells the reader that the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions is not to be taken lightly, that is is an official request from feminists who are well-educated in the matters of the new nation. Jefferson appeals to pathos by listing the hardships that the colonists have endured. Included in the Declaration is a long list of cruelties of all sorts that justify the need for independence, and it covers injustices like the refusal to pass laws to keeping armies afoot in the colonies during times of peace. It would be difficult for any American to say no to independence if they were given a list of reasons why independence must be sought.
It’s not just that she was a women that impressed me but her outward denial to conform to a world that oppressed her and women all across Europe based on sex. Not many people have the courage to stand up for their beliefs but she did so, knowing that support for her cause was scarce to none. She defended a women’s place in society, as well as flourishing in the literary realm and exercising her ability to converse, challenge, and reason in the art of rhetoric. Through these reasons and preservations, Christine De Pizan merits more than a three quarter page in a history of rhetoric
‘”The English will have no more power over you.”’(HornerPg14) Joan tried to encouraged her soldiers to do great and not be afraid. Since she impacted them the military became stronger and more willing to fight for their country. With an army behind her, Joan lead the French to battle. Joan is well known for saving France from the British. Guided by the voices Joan helped to stop the siege and the Hundred Year War.
Allie Dille Mrs. Kangas English 10x Hour 4 October 25, 2010 Clare Boothe Luce, an American playwright, journalist, ambassador, and U.S. Congresswoman once stated, “Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed”. Women have forever been seen as the “weakest link” of society and are rarely given the voice they deserve. Sometimes, women feel as though they must go to extremes to be heard in society due to their lack of power. The women of Salem in The Crucible by Arthur Miller feel as though they must go to great lengths in order to have an influence in their community. The lack of power that women have in Salem sets the stage for hysteria.