Summary

Patrick Henry begins his “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” speech by announcing that he wishes to present an opposing view to the men that spoke before him, which is not meant to be disrespectful to them. He says he considers it his duty to the fate of his country’s future and to God to give his honest opinion . 

Henry goes on to say that although having hope for the future is easier than facing a painful reality, it is important to not be blinded by hope. He says that he is guided by his experience , and this is how he judges the future too. He urges the audience to think whether their hopes for the future of the Thirteen American Colonies match the way the British ministry has treated the colonies in the past 10 years. He also urges people...