
Lizzie Borden Speech
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- Caitlin
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Lizzie Borden Speech
Hey everyone! So, for my next assignment in public speaking, we were told we would have to give an informative speech...it wasn't long until my mind wandered onto the topic of Lizzie and the infamous Borden Murders, and such is my speech topic! What I'm looking to start the speech off with is a sound clip of the nursery rhyme, as most people generally know that. I know there used to be a clip on the website for the Bed and Breakfast, but I can't find one, not even on iTunes! Does anyone have any idea where I could possibly find such a sound clip? Thanks! I'm trying to decide how exactly I want to do this speech, 4-5 minutes is not long for a topic like this, but, a few kids heard me tell the professor what I would be doing when she asked, and came up to me after class telling me they couldn't wait to hear the speech! Any ideas on some neat angles I could take with this? Thank you all! 

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Caitlin, attached is the audio file for the Lizzie Borden jingle. It is from the movie "The Legend of Lizzie Borden" which starred Elizabeth Montgomery. It is in .wav format and is 27 seconds long.
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Cool Harry!
When is the speech to be ready?
Angles, huh? Good question.
We should brainstorm for you.
If you think Lizzie is guilty that might be your focus and then remind people she was acquitted and the murders are still unsolved.
Maybe if you are on-the-fence as to who-done-it, you can give a bit on a couple of different theories- with other suspects?
http://www.lizzieandrewborden.com/Crime ... tsList.htm
This is from the website.
Anyone else have ideas?
Good luck- it sounds like fun!
When is the speech to be ready?
Angles, huh? Good question.
We should brainstorm for you.
If you think Lizzie is guilty that might be your focus and then remind people she was acquitted and the murders are still unsolved.
Maybe if you are on-the-fence as to who-done-it, you can give a bit on a couple of different theories- with other suspects?
http://www.lizzieandrewborden.com/Crime ... tsList.htm
This is from the website.
Anyone else have ideas?

Good luck- it sounds like fun!

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Hi Caitlin,
I don't know whether you can use any visuals with your speech or not. But, I think it is very important to show the set up of the house. I think once people realize that the front of the house on the second floor could not be accessed from the rear rooms, it eliminates a lot of the theories.
Also, the understanding of place and social standing of the victorian woman in society goes along way in understanding the all male jury's quick acquittal.(ie) The murders were so bloody and brutal , a woman born to a wealthy family and cossetted by a protective father could not commit such a crime as an ax murder.
And I agree with Kat. It depends on your leaning on the murderer.
Read the trial transcripts for some good quotes.
Good Luck. I think we would all be interested in the final product.
I don't know whether you can use any visuals with your speech or not. But, I think it is very important to show the set up of the house. I think once people realize that the front of the house on the second floor could not be accessed from the rear rooms, it eliminates a lot of the theories.
Also, the understanding of place and social standing of the victorian woman in society goes along way in understanding the all male jury's quick acquittal.(ie) The murders were so bloody and brutal , a woman born to a wealthy family and cossetted by a protective father could not commit such a crime as an ax murder.
And I agree with Kat. It depends on your leaning on the murderer.
Read the trial transcripts for some good quotes.
Good Luck. I think we would all be interested in the final product.
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Because I'm still undecided about who I think did it, I'm trying to take sort of a neutral stance on the whole issue. As it is, I'm trying to set it up as a suspensfull story, giving my audience the facts, obviously I will have to mention Lizzie being accused, and her trial, but I want to talk to my professor about actually having the class decide whether they think she is guilty or not. What I guess I'm going for is the shock factor, telling it as creepily as I can to keep them interested (who wouldn't be interested!). My main issue is going to be sticking to the 4-5 minute time limit, I mean, we are discussing the Borden murders over a hundred years later, and now I've got to tell the story in 4-5 minutes! Ah! I will definately put a copy of the my ideas on here, hopefully tomorrow and maybe get some advice on the angle I'm taking. Suspense and shock is my main goal...I think.... She just gave out speech assignments today, I speak on Wednesday March 10th! Thank you all for being so willing to help, I love this forum and how amazing everyone on it is! <3