Patrick Henry Patrick Henry, a self-taught lawyer, gave a speech to 122 delegates upon his proposal. In this speech he conveys his argument using rhetorical strategies such as: past experiences, illusions, and anaphora. Using these devices this shows that he wants revolution, therefore “we must fight!” Throughout this article, Henry tells the audience his opinions of how he thinks going to war is unjust and wrong. At times he tries to hold his thoughts back from …showed first 75 words of 494 total…

…showed last 75 words of 494 total…can’t just stand there and watch his country fade of ignorance. Patrick basically didn’t want any of this to begin with. His deep affection for his country was respectful and loyal. To back up his thoughts was what he did, he tried, but revolution did not take it’s place. Now all that is left to do it to fight with God by their side, for peace no longer exist, war has begun.