Edmund Burke argues in his “Reflections on the Revolution in France” that he is against the revolution and supported tradition. He was a conservative, which meant he favored tradition for the sake of stability and freedom. He believed in a gradual and slow reform instead of revolting, which is a rushed and short cut that leads to a “horrible and disgustful situation” (35). To support his argument, he talks about society and how it should be founded on tradition. According to him, a society must have order, “our political system is placed in just a correspondence and symmetry in the order of the world.” He talks about ancestors and that we are here today because of them. Thus, we should be considerate and act “as if in the presence of canonized forefathers (30).” To revolt and go against the conformity and the past liberal ideas would disgrace the ancestors along with their past titles and records. The nation should shape itself based on their history and character. These ideas have been influenced for a long succession of generations and there would be a great loss if it was gone. It was because of this idea that gave character to modern Europe (33). We can see that he rationalizes his point in emphasizing on inherited privileges and that reforms would lead to chaos and blood.

Compared to Olympe De Gouges, Burke’s tone was more calm and slow-paced. However, De Gouges’ writing had more enthusiasm and emotion. Her tone sounded more influential and forceful, making her declaration sound more captivating. She also continually asks them bold questions and also emphasized the word, “WOMAN.” Jean-Jacques Dessalines’ “Liberty or Death” also sounded very eager through his proclamation. Unlike Burke who favored tradition, Dessalines wanted vengeance against the French. He was for revolution as he fought for freedom through bloody battles, which Burke was against.