In Patrick Henry’s “Speech in the Virginia Convention,” he fervently expresses his opinions on the rights of men and the defense of freedom in America. Throughout his speech, Henry explains to the Virginia Convention, the need to form a militia, in order to fight against the encroaching British army. He ardently goes on to illuminate that deciding whether or not to form a militia, is more “a question of freedom or slavery,” to Britain. Further elucidating the necessity of defending the country’s rights, Henry reasonably warns the President and assembly not to be blind or deaf towards the invasion and tactics of the British army. “If we wish to be free,” Henry declares, “we must fight!” Continuing in his speech, he establishes that now is the
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In describing the seemingly-impossible war against the British, Paine offers encouragement to his fellow patriots, by testifying that, “the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” Freedom, he elucidates, is cherished, and therefore, costly. In his passion for liberty and victory, Paine brashly exclaims, “Every Tory is a coward; for servile, slavish, self-interested fear is the foundation of Toryism.” Throughout the entirety of his essay, Paine continuously insults and belittles the British, in an attempt to boost the morale of the Continental Army. The essay continues, by predicting that, “Not a man lives on the continent but fully believes that a separation must some time or other finally take place.” Separation from the British, Paine believes, is inevitable. In order for the American people to have peace and privileges, liberation must arise. For, “America will never be happy till she gets clear of foreign dominion.” Paine goes on to express to his fellow patriots, that no matter, “where you lives, or what rank of life you hold,” they will all suffer or celebrate together, in the outcome of the war. Towards the end of the article, Paine continues to attempt to enhance the determination of the Americans, by declaring that, if the British emerge victorious, no mercy will be shown upon them. However, he concludes in a more optimistic tone by avowing that he perceives, “no real cause for fear,” and that he understands the “situation well, and can see the way out of
In describing the seemingly-impossible war against the British, Paine offers encouragement to his fellow patriots, by testifying that, “the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” Freedom, he elucidates, is cherished, and therefore, costly. In his passion for liberty and victory, Paine brashly exclaims, “Every Tory is a coward; for servile, slavish, self-interested fear is the foundation of Toryism.” Throughout the entirety of his essay, Paine continuously insults and belittles the British, in an attempt to boost the morale of the Continental Army. The essay continues, by predicting that, “Not a man lives on the continent but fully believes that a separation must some time or other finally take place.” Separation from the British, Paine believes, is inevitable. In order for the American people to have peace and privileges, liberation must arise. For, “America will never be happy till she gets clear of foreign dominion.” Paine goes on to express to his fellow patriots, that no matter, “where you lives, or what rank of life you hold,” they will all suffer or celebrate together, in the outcome of the war. Towards the end of the article, Paine continues to attempt to enhance the determination of the Americans, by declaring that, if the British emerge victorious, no mercy will be shown upon them. However, he concludes in a more optimistic tone by avowing that he perceives, “no real cause for fear,” and that he understands the “situation well, and can see the way out of