4 paragraph essay about the main topic of Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” speech

Humanities

“Give me Liberty, or Give me Death” Prompt

THE WHOLE PROMPT:

Write a 4-paragraph essay about the main theme of Patrick Henry’s “Give Me

Liberty, or Give Me Death” speech: that sometimes it is necessary to fight for

one’s rights. Analyze this theme in Henry’s essay and provide evidence that

Henry finds it necessary to fight. Include the reasons why the colonists must fight

for their rights. Write 2 chunks in each bp. Minimum of 2 quote per bp.

SIMPLIFIED PROMPT WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Prove that Henry believes that sometimes it is necessary to fight for one’s rights.

What does he encourage the colonists to do? Why does he believe they need to do

this? What is the underlying problem with the British? What will they gain?

START WITH A SIMPLE OUTLINE

Thesis

TS Main point of bp 1

CL Sub point 1 of bp 1

CL Sub point 2 of bp 1

TS Main point of bp 2 (shouldn’t overlap with bp 1)

CL Sub point 1 of bp 2

CL Sub point 2 of bp 2

SAMPLE OF OUTLINE

WHAT DOES JOHN PROCTOR DO TO FIX HIS LIFE?

Thesis Proctor spends tons of effort on fixing his life

TS Main point of bp 1 attempts to put Abigail in her place

CL Sub point 1 of bp 1 rejects her continued advances

CL Sub point 2 of bp 1 threatens her

TS Main point of bp 2 tries to convince the court of his and other accused’s integrity

CL Sub point 1 of bp 2 brings in signatures and

CL Sub point 2 of bp 2 admits to his sin of adultery