
Most known for his best selling study called Experiencing God, he has also authored many other books and articles. Blackaby is the founder of Blackaby Ministries International and an influential evangelical pastor. He is stating that Judas' positive but beguiling kiss to Jesus and colonists' positive reception of Britain are similar for an assumption that British will betray the colonies for their greediness just like what Judas did to Jesus.Henry T. The biggest metaphorical allusion made in his speech was probably the kiss of Judas. Patrick Henry makes many mythical and biblical references, and supports them by using strong diction. Rhetoric questions do not necessarily expect replies from the audience, these questions are made just to mark important points.Ĥ. His relay of questions in 11th paragraph, "But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? 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?" summarizes his resentful aspects towards Britain. Patrick Henry makes tens of rhetorical question that mentally agitates the audience with stronger impact.

Henry, at first holistically explains the severity of current situation, then breaks down into details which efficiently underlines his main argument.ģ. The audiences of Patrick Henry's Speech at Virginia Convention were delegates from Virginia, and Patrick Henry primarily speaks with respect in order to be more persuasive. He antagonizes Britain by imputing every hardships they faced to Britain.Ģ. The main purpose of Patrick Henry 's speech at Virginia Conference, was to convince the delegates to secede from Britain moreover, to fight back against them.
