Queen Elizabeth’s Rhetorical Analysis Essay
In 1588, Queen Elizabeth delivered a speech to the troops of Tilbury. It was believed Queen Elizabeth was the product of incest. King Henry VIII got infuriated because Anberlin cheated on King Henry, so he had her killed. Many people didn’t think she should be able to claim the throne because of treason and people believed there was incest going on. Queen Elizabeth beheaded the Queen of Scots, Mary. After she did, King Philip had pledged an attack on England. Spain had invaded Tilbury hill. It must’ve been the encouraging words of their leader that led them to victory. The speech was to give hope and courage to the troops to inspire them to do the best. In the Speech of Tilbury, Queen Elizabeth used three rhetorical devices such as imagery, diction, and pathos. …show more content…
In line 8 Queen Elizabeth involves imagery such as “To lay down for my god, and for my kingdom, and my people” In a way she’s creating a picture of her standing in armor fighting with her troops to make them feel confident going into battle alongside their queen. The honor of dying in the presence of their queen. She also said she would lay down for her god, meaning she would sacrifice herself in battle to the enemy like god did for the people of Jerusalem. In line 10 Queen Elizabeth uses utter most courage when she says “I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman” she also says “I have the heart and stomach of a king” She’s explaining even though she is a woman, that she can still fight and defend her country just as good as a man could. She has the same fire that burns through her veins as a strong King
In 1588, Queen Elizabeth delivered a speech to the troops of Tilbury. It was believed Queen Elizabeth was the product of incest. King Henry VIII got infuriated because Anberlin cheated on King Henry, so he had her killed. Many people didn’t think she should be able to claim the throne because of treason and people believed there was incest going on. Queen Elizabeth beheaded the Queen of Scots, Mary. After she did, King Philip had pledged an attack on England. Spain had invaded Tilbury hill. It must’ve been the encouraging words of their leader that led them to victory. The speech was to give hope and courage to the troops to inspire them to do the best. In the Speech of Tilbury, Queen Elizabeth used three rhetorical devices such as imagery, diction, and pathos. …show more content…
In line 8 Queen Elizabeth involves imagery such as “To lay down for my god, and for my kingdom, and my people” In a way she’s creating a picture of her standing in armor fighting with her troops to make them feel confident going into battle alongside their queen. The honor of dying in the presence of their queen. She also said she would lay down for her god, meaning she would sacrifice herself in battle to the enemy like god did for the people of Jerusalem. In line 10 Queen Elizabeth uses utter most courage when she says “I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman” she also says “I have the heart and stomach of a king” She’s explaining even though she is a woman, that she can still fight and defend her country just as good as a man could. She has the same fire that burns through her veins as a strong King