1. alexander the great - \speech of alexander the great\ (326 b.c.)\n• context: alexander uses his skill in…

1. alexander the great - \speech of alexander the great\ (326 b.c.)\n• context: alexander uses his skill in oration to motivate his troops to continue fighting and conquer india.\nexcerpt 1:\n\i could not have blamed you for being the first to lose heart if i, your commander, had not shared in your exhausting marches and your perilous campaigns; it would have been natural enough if you had done all the work merely for others to reap the reward... but it is not so. you and i, gentlemen, have shared the labour and shared the danger, and the rewards are for us all.\\nquestions for excerpt 1:\n1. style: how does alexanders choice of words here create a sense of unity and shared experience with his soldiers?\n2. substance: what is the core message of this quote, and why is it important for maintaining morale among his men?

1. alexander the great - \speech of alexander the great\ (326 b.c.)\n• context: alexander uses his skill in oration to motivate his troops to continue fighting and conquer india.\nexcerpt 1:\n\i could not have blamed you for being the first to lose heart if i, your commander, had not shared in your exhausting marches and your perilous campaigns; it would have been natural enough if you had done all the work merely for others to reap the reward... but it is not so. you and i, gentlemen, have shared the labour and shared the danger, and the rewards are for us all.\\nquestions for excerpt 1:\n1. style: how does alexanders choice of words here create a sense of unity and shared experience with his soldiers?\n2. substance: what is the core message of this quote, and why is it important for maintaining morale among his men?

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  1. Style: Alexander uses inclusive language like "you and I", "gentlemen", "us all" to create a sense of unity. He emphasizes shared experiences ("shared in your exhausting marches", "shared the labour and shared the danger") to make soldiers feel he is part of their journey.
  2. Substance: The core message is that soldiers' efforts are not in vain as they (soldiers and Alexander) share labour, danger, and rewards. This is important for morale as it gives soldiers a sense of purpose and fairness, reducing feelings of exploitation.

Answer:

  1. Alexander uses inclusive pronouns and emphasizes shared experiences.
  2. Core message: Shared labour, danger, and rewards. Important for morale as it gives purpose and fairness.