Question

Read these passages from the “Give Me Liberty” speech.
Write a paragraph in which you explain how Patrick Henry uses, repeats, and refines the meanings of the words chains and slavery to support his argument.

Answer 1

For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery…


Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with these war-like preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation?....No, sir….They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging.


…Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? …If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston!


Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

Answer 2

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I'm terrible at history. Sorry

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Answer 22

let me review this work... please i need sometime... like 10 minutes...

Answer 23

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Answer 24

As from the title of the speech "Give Me Liberty", in which "Patrick Henry" have clearly presented the freedom of the country by giving examples and references of water and land and general ideology...

Answer 25

ok so thats it? @paki

Answer 26

yeah... there is no other idea except freedom and general sayings...

Answer 27

ok thanks alot :)

Answer 28

pleasure...