Thursday, February 10, 2011

Speech for the troops at Tilbury by queen Elizabeth the 1

3.She speaks of herself in a meek, humble way and she speaks as she isn't special.  "Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects" ". I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman"
4. It is effective because people will listen more if you are humble and not over announcing you self or making it seem like you are the best. When you are humble and tell the truth people will listen and people will take an interest in what you are saying

 My loving people,
 We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit our selves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery; but I assure you I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people (sense of connection with people) (they shouldn't surrender) . Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust (physical presence shows her support and commitment and support). I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king (physical weak but internally strong and committed) , and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field (appreciates efforts of soldiers). I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and We do assure you in the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the mean time, my lieutenant generals shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.

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