Esther, was a woman of great courage. As a Queen, she knew the consequnces of certain actions. And when evil Hamman was convincing King, to exterminate jews (little pre telling of Nazi Germany?) Esther did what her was ordained for her by the Creator. Her gentle and kind words turned away death and destruction of people. Knowing full well speaking to a King in this manner could spell out her own death.

This is as if to say the words spoken where not her own, as it softened the Kings heart.

Good post