Audience

“Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat” was delivered by Winston Churchill in front of the House of Commons in the British Parliament. Most likely covered by the written press of the time, the speech was only recorded by Churchill years later and broadcast on the radio.

Consequently, the main target audience of the speaker are the British members of the Parliament: “I now invite the House by a resolution to record its approval of the steps taken and declare its confidence in the new government.” (ll. 18-20)

In particular, the speaker targets those MPs that might oppose the appointment of his government, knowing that his appointment as Prime Minister was not welcomed by everyone: “I hope that any of my friends and colleagues or former colleagues who are affected by the political reconstruction will make...