"Speech to the Troops at Tilbury"

In this piece of literature Queen Elizabeth delivers a speech to the military troops who are about to fight against the Spanish Armada in 1588. She presents herself in armor to assure them that she is one of them and that they are not alone in the fight. By her positive words she encourages and inspires her people to move forward and fight bravely. "...Therefore I am come against 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..." However, she also implies superiority as she states "... To lay down for my god, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour, and my blood even in the dust." as she includes the word 'my' multiple times in the sentence.

For the queen, who was of higher rank, to deliver this message meant a lot to the people. This automatically gave the speech higher and more valuable meaning. As she delivered the speech her tone was hopeful, assuring, confident, and authoritative which were the four main factors to most definitely win her audience over and motivate them to go to battle bravely and courageously. Finally, as their queen, who was with them every step of the way and able to provide them the best, she assured them that they would be rewarded for their "virtues in the field."