I just need help on this passage...

To be a King, and wear a Crown, is a thing more glorious to them that see it, than it is pleasant to them that bear it: for my self, I never was so much enticed with the glorious name of a King, or the royal authority of a Queen, as delighted that God hath made me His Instrument to maintain his Truth and Glory, and to defend his Kingdom from dishonor, damage, tyranny, and oppression.

1. The point of Elizabeth¡¯s statement that to wear a crown "is a thing more glorious to them that see it, than it is pleasant to them that bear it" is to

a. emphasize the burdensome responsibilities of her position.
b. assert that she is fulfilled and happy in ruling her people.
c. suggest that it is difficult to look upon power without being dazzled.
d. reveal the foreknowledge she has of the treachery and betrayal.
e. refute the charges of those who think she is weak.

2. By using the word "Instrument" (part 1), Elizabeth specifically emphasizes

a. her obedience to God's will.
b. her political power as the monarch.
c. her resolve to discharge her duties in a regal manner.
d. her ambition to surpass the achievements of her predecessors.
e. the equality of men and women in God's eyes.

3.) In part 1, Elizabeth contrasts what she sees as the source of true delight with

a. religious devotion.
b. exalted earthly power.
c. the evils that can befall a kingdom.
d. her own weakness of character.
e. her political and diplomatic skills.

And your thinking is..?

Elizabeth was not afraid to act decisively,there were many who plotted against her, as they thought she was not truly the rightful heir to the crown. The times were ripe with religious fears, religious wars, and religious plots.

A

B
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To answer these questions, we need to analyze the passage and understand the context of Elizabeth's statement.

1. The point of Elizabeth's statement that to wear a crown "is a thing more glorious to them that see it, than it is pleasant to them that bear it" is to:
To find the answer, we can examine the sentence structure and key phrases in Elizabeth's statement. She says that being a king or wearing a crown is more glorious for those who see it. This implies that she is suggesting that the perception of power and authority is more appealing than the actual responsibilities and challenges that come with it. The correct answer is (a) to emphasize the burdensome responsibilities of her position.

2. By using the word "Instrument" (part 1), Elizabeth specifically emphasizes:
To find the answer, we can focus on the word "Instrument" and its context in the passage. Elizabeth mentions being delighted that God has made her His Instrument to maintain His Truth and Glory and defend His Kingdom from dishonor, damage, tyranny, and oppression. This suggests that she sees herself as a tool or vessel through which God carries out His will. The correct answer is (a) her obedience to God's will.

3. In part 1, Elizabeth contrasts what she sees as the source of true delight with:
To answer this question, we need to consider the contrasting elements mentioned in the passage. Elizabeth states that she is not as enticed by the glorious name of a king or queen as she is delighted to be an instrument of God to maintain His truth and glory. This implies that she contrasts the source of true delight with the perceived glory of earthly power and instead finds it in her service to God. The correct answer is (b) exalted earthly power.

In summary:
1. The point of Elizabeth's statement is to emphasize the burdensome responsibilities of her position.
2. By using the word "Instrument," Elizabeth specifically emphasizes her obedience to God's will.
3. In part 1, Elizabeth contrasts the source of true delight with exalted earthly power.