Queen Elizabeth I’s Tilbury speech of 1588 to the men of England as they awaited the invasion of Britain is a brief yet powerful speech designed to build the confidence and strength of the troubled soldiers. Through this speech Queen Elizabeth was capable of not only rallying up her men for battle, but also to distinguish herself as a steady leader despite her gender. The Virgin Queen did so by presenting herself in an apologetic manner: “I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and the stomach of a king…” This apology is a strategic way for Queen Elizabeth to tackle the obvious thought on the minds of the audience; men during this time period found it very difficult to accept the authority of a woman. By directly stating that although she may not meet the standards of what is expected of a leader but yet is just as capable as a male, she is appealing to both …show more content…
She inserts phrases such as “in the midst and heat of the battle” that give a clear image to the men of the realities of what the battle will be like. But despite this she also used many soft words that appealed to pathos and set a secure tone. Words chosen by the queen were “loving,” “faithful”, “loyal,” and “obedience”; these words made the men feel good, painted an image of what they were expected to be like, and creates a tone of admiration and support. Queen Elizabeth’s syntax also helped set her tone. Every other sentence was a reminder to the men that many depended on them, including herself, and that they would be rewarded for their participation in battle. A powerful example of this was the closing statement she made: “…not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my Kingdom, and of my people.” She incorporates the main themes of her speech, and reminds them that England is depending on
Margaret Thatcher’s eulogy of the deceased president, Ronald Regan, had a purpose which was to comfort the people of the United States, and to brag on all of his policies that he created in his term. Thatcher uses various tactics such as antithesis, anaphora, and hyperbole to make her speech as appealing and comforting as possible for the American people. Using these rhetorical devices she is appealing to the mourning nation.
On January 12, 1780, Abigail Adams, former First Lady, wrote to her son, John Quincy Adams, while he was abroad with his father and brother. Adams addressed to her son and future President to maintain his spirit to learn and grow. She expressed his purpose through her motherly tone, various religious and historical allusions, use of logos, rhetorical question with simple syntax and use of metaphors.
“Hitler is a monster of wickedness, insatiable in his lust for blood and plunder” (Churchill). These are the words of Winston Churchill, who was the British Prime Minister. Churchill, in my opinion, is the most effective political leader when it comes to power of language, manipulation, and words. Despite being known as a great speaker, the speech he made after Germany invaded Russia was what really showed how powerful he is. He used the elements language, words, and manipulation to make the people understand his side.
Upon the death of her sister--in November of 1558--Elizabeth ascended to the thrown of England. Until Mary’s rule, no woman--apart from the unrecognized rule of Matilda, daughter of Henry I--had ruled England of her own right1. Much like her sister, Elizabeth began her rule widely accepted and welcomed2. There were, however, still many who felt that women were unable to rule, being that women were said to be the weaker sex. John Knox argued that, “God by the order of his creation hath spoiled women of authority and dominion, [and] also that man hath seen, proved and pronounced just causes why that it so should be.”3 Women had always been no more then property, first to their fathers and then their husbands. If a women were to be the anointed queen of a realm of her own right and then marry, whom was beholden to whom? A woman was to do as instructed by her husband in all things, yet a sovereign was to be under the command of God only.
The feeling of losing someone near to you can devastate you and you feel like there is nothing you can do about it. Others have had that same feeling too. When Ronal Reagan died, the United States mourned for him. Margaret Thatcher, a close friend of his, and talks about him. Thatcher analyzes how Reagan was one of the best presidents and his loss will be remembered.
In, “The Speech of Miss Polly Baker” written by Benjamin Franklin (one of the Founding Fathers) in 1747, brought up the disparities that were between men and women within the judicial system. Also, “The Speech of Miss Polly Baker” also briefly points out, how religion has been intertwined with politics. All throughout “The Speech of Miss Polly Baker,” Benjamin Franklin uses very intense diction and syntax to help support what he is trying to express to the rest of society. Also writing this speech in the view point of a women, greatly helps establish what he is trying to say. If Benjamin Franklin was to write it as a man, the speech my have not had the same passionate effect as it currently has.
Marriage is the biggest and final step between two young people who love one another more than anything. In the marriage proposals by Charles Dickens and Jane Austen we are able to see two different reasons for marriage. While Dickens takes a more passionate approach, Austen attempts a more formal and logical proposal. Rhetorical strategies, such as attitude and diction, have a great impact on the effect the proposals have on the women.
On June 11, 2004, Margaret Thatcher, the former prime minister of Great Britain, delivered a eulogy to the American people in honor of former United States president, Ronald Reagan. In this eulogy, Thatcher uses parallel syntax and diction to create a sense of not only sadness, but pride in the hearts of the American people. Through the use of parallel syntax and diction, Thatcher is able to effectively convey her message to her audience in a very meaningful and powerful way. In the first paragraph Thatcher says, “I have lost a dear friend”, by saying this she is connecting herself to her audience. She is letting her audience know that she had a close relationship with Ronald Reagan, and that we can believe what she is telling us.
On June 11, 2004, the former prime minister of Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher delivered a eulogy in honor of former president Ronald Reagan, she declares Reagan as a great man and president. Thatcher develops her ideas by analyzing all he has done using parallelism, repetition, and ethos. Using Reagan’s accomplishments and personal experiences, she amplifies how great of a man he was in order to make the nation comprehend what Reagan did. Thatcher opens her eulogy with “We have lost a great president,” indicating that the speech she gives with apologetic and heartfelt tone is not only to the American people, but to everyone else.
In any country it is very important to encourage and motivate your troops in times of war or invasion and that is what Queen Elizabeth did. Her speech resembles the “The King's Two Bodies” in both the physical and political bodies. When the monarch is a women it is showing that she can still do a kings job. In her speech she calls herself a weak, feeble woman, but she is still able to run the kingdom the same way as a king and with the same amount of power. She had to use masculine strategies for her speech so her people would still be encouraged. Just like her physical body she has to protect it like her land. The Queen explains how she would reward them after the battle and would die for her people. She loves her land and believes her people
During 1931, a second grand war begin with national powers uniting together. Many nations instantly took arms, but the US decided to stay neutral. As a result, European countries established a new flourishing fear of being overthrown by eastern communist foes(“World”). Then the dreadful event on December 6, 1941, caused the US to reconsider its own stance on the war. Allied Powers realized their opportunity to use Pearl Harbor to gain a chance to determine their own fate in war. On December 26, 1941, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, presented a speech eventually known as “Masters of Our Fate” to the US Senate and the House of Representatives(“Winston”). Through the use of esoteric rhetorical questions, vivid metaphors,
In order to inspire and reinforce courage, Queen Elizabeth empowers her troops with her vows as a queen and as a warrior. The most important aspect of the Tilbury speech is the promise Queen Elizabeth makes to her people. Standing before the troops, Queen Elizabeth says, “…in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all;
Queen Elizabeth I, also known as the “Iron Queen”, was a remarkable woman of her time, she ruled with great power and longevity. She was one of the greatest feminist of time. Coming to the throne in 1558, she took the place of her father, Henry VIII. She was given one of the most difficult jobs fit for a man or King, ruling England. At the time women were second class citizens, they could not vote nor own properties and such. Surprising England with her intelligence and fierce rulings, she changed herself to make better decisions. She proved through her rulings, to everyone that females were strong and could rule just as well as a king. She refused to marry, giving a feeling of “I don’t need a man for anything.” The Queen was responsible for giving females a voice in literature and it is shown through Shakespeare’s writings.
On Saturday, September 20, 2014, Emma Watson, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador gave a speech to launch her HeForShe campaign- whose purpose was to get men involved in - at the United Nations Headquarters, New York. Emma Watson uses a judicious range of persuasive and structural techniques to convey her aspirational view on the confinement of women and men through gender stereotypes. She uses emotive and persuasive language to convey her message. At the beginning of her speech, she addresses her audience, although this is unusual it involves the listeners more; "Men—I would like to take this opportunity to extend your formal invitation.
Queen Elizabeth skillfully used diction throughout her speech to motivate the troops. In the speech, Queen Elizabeth used the word “we” four times to underscore her feeling of unity between her and her country. She conveyed her care about the welfare of everyone in the country. This inspired the soldiers to remain patriotic and want to fight for their nation. In addition, the queen refered to the soldiers as “noble” and “worthy”, praising them with positive words. She intended to make the soldiers see that the task was significant, making them feel that they were important and want to protect the kingdom of Spain. Later in the sentence, Queen Elizabeth used the phrase “enemies of my God” in the conclusion of her speech. She used a powerful word to connect with the troops by juxtaposing her and their anger toward Spain, emboldening them to challenge the expected invaders. Queen Elizabeth’s impacting usage of diction gave the soldiers the will to fight, fulfilling the purpose of the speech.