"Speech to the Troops at Tilbury" SOAPST

            Queen Elizabeth I of England gives a speech to all her troops on the battlefront during the day of the war. The Subject for this speech is making sure the English troops are ready for war against the Spanish Armada. At the time, the English troops were less than the Spanish, and this speech was a way for the Queen to encourage the troops to stay strong and fight. By giving this speech she is showing her support and her pride in leadership for this country. The Occasion is 1588, when the war between the English troops and Spanish Armada was occurring at Tilbury. The Queen's Audience was the English troops who were battling on that same day. Her Purpose was to instill confidence and motivation. She also wanted to prepare and to encourage. She successfully connects with the audience by dressing in armor and saying that she will fight with her people. "I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman" (Queen Elizabeth, 41). By stating this, she shows that even though she is weak, she will fight similar to how a strong King would. The Speaker is Queen Elizabeth I of England. Her Tone throughout this speech is humble, determined, encouraging, confident and hopeful. She only sees the best for her people. 

              The SOAPST for this piece of literature helps the reader receive a general background on the speech and understand the reason for why it was given. SOAPST also helps by showing people how wonderful the Queen was for ruling England the way she did. This piece is effective because she appealed to the audience correctly. She used pathos by being emotional throughout her speech and mentioning that she and the people were united and fighting all together. Queen Elizabeth sends a powerful message to her troops and proves her purpose by encouraging them to fight until they are victorious.