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Comparing Rhetorical Strategies In Henry V And Joan Of Arc

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Both Henry V and Joan of Arc overcame numerous difficulties to become respected figures in their respective nations of England and France. Despite being leaders in the same war, their paths to prominence were very different. Classism had a large impact on these varying routes. Joan faced adversity being from a poor, unknown family, but Henry also faced different types of hardships as king. Besides their class differences, the two heroes utilized differing rhetorical strategies that best fit their situation. Although Henry did not alway carry himself with much dignity in his early years, he is portrayed as a powerful and honorable. Being a king puts him at the top of the social ladder, and garners respect from almost all below him. Along with this respect though, comes expectations. Henry is expected to be fearless and fair based upon his position in society. Henry’s speech prior to the battle of Agincourt in Act four displays the pressure put on the King, “What’s he that …show more content…

This created a situation where Joan and Henry needed to use different rhetorical strategies in order to be effective. In Henry’s Speech, he appealed to the emotions of the soldiers, also known as pathos, “We would not die in that man’s company That fears his fellowship to die with us. This day is called the feast of Crispian. He that outlives this day and comes safe home, Will stand o' tiptoe when the day is named And rouse him at the name of Crispian” (Shakespeare 4.3.40-45). Henry has no need to prove himself anymore with ethos because of his already high standing in society, and he does not utilize much logic (logos) because the odds are very against the English (there is not much logic). This leaves emotional appeal. He mentions honor and brotherhood and glory in an effort to unite the troops. In this time period it is the ultimate honor to fight in a glorious battle, and Henry capitalizes upon

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Henry wants the audience to know that if we don't act now and go to war against Britain that we won't have freedom for much longer. That is why he used the rhetorical appeals in his speech because he wants the audience to know how he feels and how they should feel toward the colonists as much as

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Throughout the entire speech employs ethos because Henry is the king and an expert at warfare. His speech shows his skills at waging battle and encouraging his troops. He is getting his troops for battle with everything he has in him. “[A]nd teach them how to war”(Shakepeare). Henry V is using the skills he knows and using them for the better of his people.

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His well structured speech touched the people, gave them courage. Henry's speech made them consider he was right and war was soon to begin. Henry's use of of rhetorical devices helped make his speech more powerful. Henry’s use of ethos helps him gain people's trust and helps encourage them to do what is right.

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In William Shakespeare’s Henry V, the character of King Henry delivers some powerful verbiage, known as St. Crispin’s Day Speech, to his troops in order to rally the men for battle. In this speech, King Henry chooses to invoke themes such as glory, religion, and comradery to make the battle they are about to fight immortal in the soldiers’ minds and to motivate them to fight together. These themes draw similar emotions in all men, no matter their background; all men have the need for honour, the urge to please the deity they believe in, and the need to trust in their fellow men. Every man wants his story to be remembered.

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Ancient stories and legends of history help people in their stories by accomplishing one main goal as a literary story. Even think of the short nursery rhymes that you had as a child, didn’t they teach you something in the end. Morals and a different set of values arises in every story to give the growing minds and general population a reason to read. The tale of Henry the IV is no different as people read about the daily lives of certain characters. Assessing for a moment are the characters in the tale known as Hotspur and Falstaff, throughout the story they will mention the idea of honour and what is means to them.

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His choice of language is effective at evoking emotion. Through rhetorical questions, Henry was able to emphasize his points, and grab the audience’s attention, creating an emotional effect on the listeners. “Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?” These statements prove the speaker’s argument and stir the audience’s emotions.

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