I found several fascinating trends/patterns in Elizabeth's speeches: 1.) She always brings up princes, particularly when referring to herself, 2.) has a teasing tone (seemingly reminiscent of Cate Blanchett's Elizabeth in the film
Elizabeth), and 3.) she constantly refers to giving her all to her throne and England, thanking her people for their understanding and effort when she sees fit. These two quotes stuck out to me as great summaries both for her attitude in these speeches and her persona as represented by the other texts we've read/watched:
"How have I governed since my reign? I will be tried by envy itself. I need not to use many words, for my deeds do try me" (Greenblatt, 692).
"I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too" (Greenblatt, 700).
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