Book Spreads Refined

This spread is reminiscent of the previous one, however, I feel that the addition of the extended L of "long" adds both aesthetic value and meaning to the word. I feel that this composition's expressiveness is very clearly seen, and illustrates the speech nicely.

This composition was completely redone. I kept similar elements such as the "Has been granted," and the bold and condensed "Defending." I feel as if this composition is cleaner and more simplistic than the previous one without sacrificing any meaning. The "Defending" here is meant to seem as if it is protecting freedom. 

With this composition, expressive and kinetic potential. The X is supposed to symbolize both a sign of hazard and an hour glass. The words "in its hour of" is reminiscent of an hour glass's last bit of sand, falling into the large amount of danger. The kerning of the word maximum is supposed to exemplify the meaning of the word.