History has brought forth many impressive speeches. The “Speech to the Troops at Tilbury” delivered by Queen Elizabeth I is no exception. Its subject revolves around the battle her people are soon to take part in against the Spanish. The occasion is the onset of the aforementioned battle against the Spanish Armada in 1588. Her immediate audience is the English army, but it indirectly addresses the English people as a whole. The purpose Her Majesty attempts to execute is to imbue, to inform, to prepare, and to motivate her army. The speaker, Queen Elizabeth’s tone is assured, strong, and inspirational.
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This speech is effective, as it
takes into consideration its audience and achieves its key purpose. It uses
powerful, emotional words that retain their impact until this day. She
successfully displays her power, while simultaneously presenting an image of
being one with her people. An effective text also features a concession and
refutation of a counterargument. The Queen does not leave this out, as she
concedes to being physically similar to a weak woman, but possessing the interior
strength of a king. Perhaps its effectiveness can most logically be seen in the
victory the English had over the Spanish Armada. Of course, other factors may
have also caused this; however, it is still an immensely impressive coincidence
in history.
Dear Armine, this too was my favorite speech out of the other speeches we had as a choice. I completely agree with everything you have written. A queen like Elizabeth would encourage her soldiers to fight harder especially if she was standing amongst them. Overall, your post was enjoyable to read and you are a terrific writer!
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