St Crispian's Day speech (2 Viewers)

[lancer]

How ironic that while this discussion is going on that I come across the Brannagh version on cable yesterday while flipping channels. Sat there and enjoyed the last hour. Terrific. -- Al

 

[Evzone]

"It is the site of the Garden of Eden, of the Great Flood and the birthplace of Abraham."

Sure it's a good speech but.....

He couldn't name a historical event that happened there or his troops wouldn't know of a historical event that happened there. I get angry when they have to resort to religion to get men to fight. Especially now.



You have to figure that the fictional St. Crispian's day speech was for a battle in a needless war that the French managed to lose.

Modern politics over.

Point taken, but I was attempting to make a correlation about how motivational type speeches inspire people and how they stick in the memory- perhaps too crudely. Either way, I'd be happy to share a trench with the fella, regardless of the inaccuracies or how others blatantly used his words for their own gain.

 

[Scott]

"Either way, I'd be happy to share a trench with the fella......"


Henry V or Colonel Tim Collins?

Not being a team player nor a veteran I look on these pep talks from modern commanders or past play-writes skeptically. If that what the Colonel thought was needed then it was. The St Crispian's Day speech IS a fine speech in the context of the play.

 

[damian]

Thanks for posting.
The Bard certainly had a way with words.
Richard III wooing the wife of his slain enemy is also fantastic.
Was ever woman in this humor woo'd
Was ever woman in this humor won?"

Lady McBeth encouraging her Husband
"You face my thane is like an open book in which men can read strange thoughts"

As far as inspiring speeches go I would think Mr Lincoln's Brief address at Gettysburg Battlefield is my favorite
Then Winston Churchill's " Let the enemy do his worst we shall do our best"

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