Patrick Henry's Speech In The Virginia Convention

In his speech “Speech in the Virginia Convention”, the powerful orator, Patrick Henry, exclaims the necessity of revolution and urges the colonists to unify and fight against Great Britain. He justifies his claim through stating his personal feelings of how it is his responsibility to revolt and begins to list examples of all of the atrocities committed by their adversary. Furthermore, Patrick henry consistently utilizes biblical and religious allusions to draw attention towards the ethical problems the may face. He phrases it in such a way that unifies their cause with the morals of religion. Patrick Henry’s purpose behind writing and dictating this speech is to convince the colonists to oppose Britain and support the fight for independence.
He uses charged words and unique diction to create a courageous and confident tone to help persuade the colonists that there is hope for freedom. This work is significant because it inspires people from all different eras to stand up against oppression and fight for freedom.