Patrick Henry Orator Of Liberty Rhetorical Analysis

Henrys Inspiring Speech Virginia convention 1775. Patrick Henry a very inspirational man who was tired of sitting back and waiting on something to happen. He was ready to fight for what was his and his freedom he was also known as "The Orator of Liberty". Patrick Henry was famous for giving speeches supporting American Democracy. Henry was also a very big patriot who loved his country and the people in it. Today I will be explaining why and how he uses such rhetorical devices as ethos, pathos, and logos. Ethos appeals to the audiences trust as being a credible speaker. Pathos is the audiences emotions. logos is logic, thinking. Ethos makes you think alot about a dcision or a question that has been asked or said. On page 89 line 17 "majesty of heaven which i revere above all earthly kings." I think that he means that he is a credible speaker and that he is one of a kind because he is one of the onl men who will stand up and fight for what is his. when he says that it makes you think that he is higher and credible to be giving such a speech. I think of Mr. Henry as a very persuasive and influental speaker because of the way he uses his words and can persuade an audience so easily with just a couple words.
page 89 line 18-19 he says "It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope." Mr. Henry is saying that men are easy to just jump right into things and not worry or think about the consequences. Page 88 line 9-10 "For my own part i consider as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery. what he is saying is that if we fight at least we didnt just lay down and watch them bound us with chains and take our freedom, we need to take action and fight for what is ours. We dont want to be slaves for the rest of our lives and our grandchilden so lets fight for a future of