Henry uses stirring words about the value of liberty, but he also attempts to win over people who are uncertain if revolution is the correct path: "I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past," he states, and notes a real-life event in his persuasive efforts, namely England's lack of consideration of the colonialist's recent petition, comparing England's action to the false kiss of Judas on Christ's cheek.
While Edwards and Henry's speeches were oral, and delivered in theological and political settings, Emerson's "Nature" is a written essay. While all writers use metaphors, Emerson makes use of much more elaborate...
Emerson also calls upon images of liberty and faith, but his images focus on the individual reader and Emerson's personal experiences. The metaphors are designed to be unique and literary, rather than simply appeal to a collective, listening audience. Emerson quietly contemplates progress, rather than exhorts the reader to action, and although he is spiritual, he does not advocate a particular doctrine, instead he recounts his personal experiences and how they made him feel "part or particle of God."
