Given the time period of To the Countess Bute by Lady Montague in the early century, one can see the dichotomy between old English and new English. If formality is not the mere element of distinction, the ability of old English to sound poetic in writing is strongly recognized by the trained reader and should be cherished for its abundance of flow and beauty in the writing style. In matters of context, To the Countess Bute, Lady Montague makes a recommendation to her daughter to raise her granddaughter with due diligence, by flourishing her with the liberal arts and education. Montague utilizes the respect she has, as a mother herself, to establish credibility to her daughter to listen to her advice. Especially given the fact Montague was the daughter’s mother it should be a quite noted rhetorical tactic. Another usage similar to the topic of Ethos, would be when Lady Montague quotes a philosopher stating, “Ignorance is bold…” (Montague) to establish her ability as an educated woman, hence her knowledge on such a philosopher. In doing so, Lady Montague establishes herself as an educated woman. A woman of that sort would be able to provide more believable advice than the typical person lending more credibility to her statements. In the idea of pathos, Lady Montague attempts to speak of her own experience raising the receiver of the letter as her own daughter. She admits that although she made her daughter experience an end to education in lieu of matrimony, she believes that her granddaughter should be, “happy in a virgin state… it is undoubtedly safer than marriage” (Montague). By connecting with the intended receiver of the letter’s personal life and upbringing, Montague is able to conceive a connection deeper than respect between a daughter and a mother and a realization that Montague’s advice is in ode to her past mistakes. Another interesting point to note within the article, is the author’s use of formality when speaking to her daughter. Considering my point previously, on the topic of old English vs new English, a reader of the modern age would only assume that Lady Montague’s writing is respectful and courteous. However, Lady Montague’s attempt at emotional, maternal connection hints to the fact that the letter may actually be one from less formalities then the modern reader may perceive. When questioning such a notion one would come to a realization in their own lives on the matter of “ if my mother were to write to me, would it be formal or informal”? For most the answer is informal, assuming their mother isn’t a robot