Speech to the Troops at Tilbury

1. How does Queen Elizabeth talk about herself in this speech? (use quotes in your answer)


The Queen talks about her love and dedication for her country. She says "and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms."


2. Why do you think this is an effective way to refer to herself?


I think that this is an effective way to refer to her self to show the people her dedication to her country and to show that she would go to almost any lengths to protect her country and her people.


Speech to the Troops at Tilbury

My loving people,

We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit our selves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery; (Fear of a traitor killing her) but I assure you I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. (scene of connection with her people, they shouldn't surrender) Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.(pysicaly presence shows her support and commitment to cause) I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, (Physically weak, mentally and internally strong and connected, humanity is a powerful invader) and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which rather than any dishonor shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. (appreciates efforts of soldiers, showing personal responsibility.) I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and We do assure you in the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the mean time, my lieutenant general2 shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people. (repetition)