Pathos is using emotion provoking words and Patrick Henry used plenty in his speech. Patrick Henry said “Ask yourself how this gracious reception of our petition comports with these warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land.”
This is pathos because it makes them sad and depressed that the land is darkening which also makes it represents defeat. He also said “Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of slavery.” This is asking the other men if they are willing to be slaves just because they are scared, this makes them wonder and feel like they are betraying themselves. Although this quote is ethos it is also a very good example of pathos and it is “Give me liberty or give me death.” This shows
This is pathos because it makes them sad and depressed that the land is darkening which also makes it represents defeat. He also said “Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of slavery.” This is asking the other men if they are willing to be slaves just because they are scared, this makes them wonder and feel like they are betraying themselves. Although this quote is ethos it is also a very good example of pathos and it is “Give me liberty or give me death.” This shows