"Speech in the Virginia Convention" SOAPST Disccussion

The "Speech in the Virginia Convention" is written by Patrick Henry during the American Revolution against the British in the 1770's. Patrick Henry presented this speech during the Virginia Convention to the President, his fellow delegates, and audience members. This speech is similar to the "Declaration of Independence" in that it criticizes the British government, however it is not nearly as detailed. Its purpose is to persuade and to inspire colonists to join the fight against the British and demand their independence from England. Patrick Henry's motive is to influence the crowd and fire them up with enthusiasm to take up arms against the British, although they are not evenly matched. Henry succeeds in his mission to persuade the colonists with his great passion. The subject of the speech is about freedom and American Independence. It is what Henry is fighting for, and he states that whether the Americans come along or not, he will battle for it by himself. The speech starts off with a scholarly and diplomatic tone directed towards the President, however as the speech progresses the tone becomes more enthusiastic and demanding. Enthusiastic to engage in war and demanding in help to fight against the British. The speech is culminated with the famous quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" (Patrick Henry), like the icing on a cake.