fast for me: Esther was convinced, but she wanted as many Jews as possible to pray for God to save her life.
Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day: A complete fast without any food or water usually lasted only one day (Leviticus 16:29–31; Judges 20:26). The three-day duration showed the seriousness of the situation and the urgent need for God’s help.
I will go to the king, even though it is against the law: Despite the danger, she decided she must act for her people's sake.
And if I perish, I perish!: She, like Mordecai, was a person of character who would do what was right despite personal danger.