Alex Dumas The Untold Warrior
The Untold Warrior: Alex Dumas
Alex Dumas is one of the least credited generals of the French army in the French revolution. What makes him further significant was his unfair odds of obtaining such a status; he was the black son of a slave woman and nobleman. Because of his conditions, Dumas was able to have an understanding of virtually all perspectives of the French Revolution. It is important to study the life of Dumas to become aware of racial discrimination as well as how it can be overcome. Dumas was powerful. Despite growing up a slave, he quickly worked his way to nobility. He then downgraded to the army and flew through the ranks to general. As said in the book, The Black Count, Dumas was often regarded as a perfect General:
strong, mighty, potent. He was described as a centaur for the way he looked sitting atop his horse. Friend and enemy alike were shocked that a black man could and had obtained such high a status. As a general, Alex Dumas often associated and worked with General Napoleon Bonaparte, a newfound contender. It was in their disputes that Dumas’s short temper and colorful vocabulary was broadcasted. Dumas was strong willed. No matter others opinions, he would hold strong to what he believed in, even if it may have “cost him his command, or even his life.” Alex Dumas was one of the greatest generals in the French Revolution not only for his strength of body, but of mind and heart also. Studying the life of Alex Dumas can give us a greater insight into how black people were and are treated. Further educating ourselves on discriminations can prompt us to stand up to and resolve them, just like the great General Alex Dumas.
Alex Dumas is one of the least credited generals of the French army in the French revolution. What makes him further significant was his unfair odds of obtaining such a status; he was the black son of a slave woman and nobleman. Because of his conditions, Dumas was able to have an understanding of virtually all perspectives of the French Revolution. It is important to study the life of Dumas to become aware of racial discrimination as well as how it can be overcome. Dumas was powerful. Despite growing up a slave, he quickly worked his way to nobility. He then downgraded to the army and flew through the ranks to general. As said in the book, The Black Count, Dumas was often regarded as a perfect General:
strong, mighty, potent. He was described as a centaur for the way he looked sitting atop his horse. Friend and enemy alike were shocked that a black man could and had obtained such high a status. As a general, Alex Dumas often associated and worked with General Napoleon Bonaparte, a newfound contender. It was in their disputes that Dumas’s short temper and colorful vocabulary was broadcasted. Dumas was strong willed. No matter others opinions, he would hold strong to what he believed in, even if it may have “cost him his command, or even his life.” Alex Dumas was one of the greatest generals in the French Revolution not only for his strength of body, but of mind and heart also. Studying the life of Alex Dumas can give us a greater insight into how black people were and are treated. Further educating ourselves on discriminations can prompt us to stand up to and resolve them, just like the great General Alex Dumas.