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__Tostig is Responsible for the Downfall of England__
**I. Introduction/Thesis** a. We represent the Northumbrians who believe that Tostig is responsible for the invasion of England by the Normans. b. Tostig is responsible for the invasion of England because he was out for revenge against the King and his subjects. c. When Tostig had the rule of us, the Northumbrians, he taxed us heavily therefore weakening the country. d. He also brought an army in an attempt to destroy the country.

Example a i. Pg. 194 ii. Quote: "Go back," Said Tostig. "It will never be said in Norway that I brought Harald Hardrada and left him to join his enemies." iii. Thoughts: In this quote Harold is offering peace to Tostig and still he refuses to be bargained with and insists they must go to war over his dignity. This shows him being a traitor to his land and that is weakening the country for the final strike from Duke William. Example b i.Pg. 196 ii. Quote: "Then Evyn saw the hair. //It is no Norwegian//, he thought with a shudder." iii. Thoughts: In this quote Evyn is watching as someone is approaching to attack Harold. He soon realizes that this is not a soldier but Harold's brother Tostig. He is battle-crazed and mad with shame as he comes to make a final strike against Harold. This shows how he is desperate to kill Harold. This shows it is his fault that England was overthrown by Normandy because he was openly opposed to Harold.
 * II. Tostig is responsible for the invasion of England because he was out for revenge against the King and his subjects.**

Example a i. Pg. 141 ii. Quote: Tostig taxed us even higher after this harvest where crops were poor because of long and heavy rain. Edwin said, "The people have barely enough to hold them through the winter. But Earl Tostig has refused their requests for money. He has exacted an even heavier harvest tax than in years past." iii. Thoughts: If he is taxing us more now that they have less food to pay with. This shows that he didn't care about Northumbria, he used his Earldom for his own selfish wants. Example b i. Pg.144 ii. Quotes: Tostig said, "Sire, give me an army and I shall put down this insurrection swiftly before the winter snow flies. The Northumbrians must not be allowed to raid with impunity."  iii. Thoughts: He only wants to fight, not do thing that will really help Northumbria. This also shows that he does not think before he does something. He is too selfish to look at the reactions that his actions will make.
 * III. When Tostig had the rule of us, the Northumbrians, he taxed us heavily therefore weakening the country.**

Example a i. Pg. 145 ii. Quote: Harold said “ I will not raise the sword against Northumbria” when he heard that Tostig dropped his arms and stepped back. His nostrils flared. “your words are like arrows in my heart” he said bitterly and walked away. iii.Thoughts: This proves that Tostig really does want to hurt the country just because we, his people, rose against him while we were starving. Example b i. Pg: 190-191 ii. Quote: T heir Fulford gate victory was good reason to celebrate, for Tostig the renegade English Earl promised them choice land in his lost Earldom of Northumbria. iii: Thoughts : Now Tostig has gone insane with the idea of conquering the country and killing Harold even though he knows that Harold is the best man to rule the country. Again Tostig wants to hurt the country. Example c i. Pg: 194  ii. Quote: " 'Go back’ he snarled, 'and tell the English to make ready for battle' " iii: Thoughts: During this scene Tostig gives up his last chance to be forgiven and be accepted back into England. But his honor was on the line so there wasn't much choice for Tostig.  **V. Conclusion** a.Tostig, instead of bowing out of his Earldom with grace, decides to take everyone who helped with his downfall (all of England) with him. b.Tostig shows in these scenes and many others throughout the book that he is a deeply troubled character who wants nothing more than revenge on his brother, Harold, and the country of England ad will do anything to get it. c. Because of his inability to be a kind ruler and his inability to forgive, the Ex-Earl Tostig was responsible for the downfall of England.
 * IV. He also brought an army in an attempt to destroy the country.**