In the Speech to the Virginia Convention, Patrick Henry calls for the colonists to arm themselves in order to fight Britain if Britain does not meet some of their demands. ... " (Henry 3) Arguably the most famous quote of this time period, Patrick Henry is saying that he would rather die than live under oppression. ... He shows his independence and his strength by being able to laugh at his own disparity, and it is an optimistic feeling you get from these words as if he will show his oppressors one day that they were wrong. ... The theme of Independence has also grown and developed throug...

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