Will Gustaveson

“FAREWELL TO THE OLD GUARD”

Born on the island of Corsica on August 15, 1769

Died May 5, 1821 Reign May 1804-

April 1814, March 1815- June 1815

Won about 60 battles and seized control of nearly all of Europe before being defeated.

SPEAKER: NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

Occurred April 20, 1814

Saying goodbye to the Old Guard

After the failed invasion of Russia and defeat by allies

OCCASION

Speaking directly to his fellow soldiers

AUDIENCE

Praising offi cers for their courage

Thanking and saying goodbye as Napoleon leaves his position

Encourages them to continue to serve France

“Do not regret my fate…” Meaning do not pity him because he had to step down.

PURPOSE

Proud

Encouraging

Appreciative

Humble

TONE

Ethos Napoleon served his soldiers and everything he did was for

them. “Do not regret my fate; if I have consented to survive, it is

to serve your glory.”Pathos

“Would I could press you all to my heart.” Napoleon is stating that he cares about every single one of his

men

Logos Served the military for 20 years.

RHETORICAL DEVICE

Hyperbole“I have sacrificed ALL of my interests to those of my

country.”

Metaphor“You have invariably been models of courage and

fidelity.”

Personification“Her [France] happiness was my only thought.”

RHETORICAL DEVICE CONT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5bW-YXZvOU

Inspirational Speech

Concise, but that makes it very clear what he is

trying to get across

Short (just like Napoleon)

CONCLUSION