speech EDWARD Flashcards
(3 cards)
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context of author
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king of england- abdicated because he married an american divorcee who was a reported nazi sympathiser
CofE still very against divorce
he was previously very well liked due to his efforts to relate to the common man
amde an effort to visit those in poverty striken areas
served in ww1 making him appear humble
2
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context of reception
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broadcast on radio, would’ve been highly anticipated and rumoured about.
3
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context of production
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chosing love over reputation and success, feels as f hes letting the nation down wishes to reassure them and avoids the awkward truth behing why he is abdicating.
