1. “Farewell to the Old Guard”
Will Gustaveson

2. Speaker: Napoleon Bonaparte
Born on the island of Corsica on August 15, 1769
Died May 5, 1821
Reign May April 1814, March June 1815
Won about 60 battles and seized control of nearly all of Europe before being defeated.

3. Occasion Occurred April 20, 1814 Saying goodbye to the Old Guard
After the failed invasion of Russia and defeat by allies

4. Audience
Speaking directly to his fellow soldiers

5. Purpose Praising officers 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.

6. Tone
Proud
Encouraging
Appreciative
Humble

7. Rhetorical Device Ethos Pathos Logos
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.

8. Rhetorical Device cont.
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.”

10. Conclusion Inspirational Speech
Concise, but that makes it very clear what he is trying to get across
Short (just like Napoleon) 