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In the first paragraph Patrick Henry is addressing the President and the assembly of the church. Henry states " I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do, opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely, and without reserve"
Answer: Its probably a tense effect.
The severe danger he is facing is the deeper racial conflict. He doesn't understand that her mama has to leave in order to do what is right and protect them. They don't fully get the concept because as kids they struggle. Hope this helps. Brainliest please