However, in order to exemplify his passion and admiration for his colony’s well-being, he must first ensure that he is trustworthy, shown by his respect for fellow man. He demonstrates his respectfulness when he opens his speech with “I hope that it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen” (1). Showing that this is a serious topic, he states, “I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery” (1). Finally, Henry demonstrates his loyalty and patriotism to his country by saying “Should I keep my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I would consider myself guilty of treason towards my country…” (1). By saying this sentence to the people of Virginia, Henry reveals that he is willing to fight for the freedom of this country, whether the rest of Virginia is with him, or against
However, in order to exemplify his passion and admiration for his colony’s well-being, he must first ensure that he is trustworthy, shown by his respect for fellow man. He demonstrates his respectfulness when he opens his speech with “I hope that it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen” (1). Showing that this is a serious topic, he states, “I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery” (1). Finally, Henry demonstrates his loyalty and patriotism to his country by saying “Should I keep my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I would consider myself guilty of treason towards my country…” (1). By saying this sentence to the people of Virginia, Henry reveals that he is willing to fight for the freedom of this country, whether the rest of Virginia is with him, or against