We Shall Fight on the Beaches

Winston Churchill gave this speech to the House of Commons, not to the British public. Why do you think this is significant? What would have been different if he had made this speech directly to British citizens?

The final paragraph of this speech is the most quoted when referencing what Churchill tried to impart to the British people. Do you think that his message can only be found in his final words? Why, or why not? What information is included in the rest of the speech that makes his words more impactful?

Analyze Churchill’s use of ethos and pathos in “We Shall Fight on the Beaches” to persuade and rally support for the war effort.