Comparing Two Anthems
1. What evidence of Enlightenment ideas did you find in the two anthems? Give specific words from the anthems in your answer.
Evidence of Enlightenment can be found in both anthems. Both anthems are about freedom , independence, and patriotism.
In the American anthem, the refrain, “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave”, resounds after each chorus to remind us of the battles fought to gain our freedom.
In the French anthem, the stance, “Sacred love of France, Lead, support our avenging arms! Liberty, beloved liberty”, echoes the desire for freedom and a call to reignite the love of their country.
2. Compare the two anthems. How are they similar, and how do these similarities reflect each country’s revolution.
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The French people had lost faith in their country and needed to be reminded of their patriotism. The horrible treatment received at the hands of the monarchy had brought down the peoples spirits. They had to be reminded of the great county they lived in and that their freedom was worth fighting for.
4. Which anthem reflects more ideas of the Enlightenment, and why do you think this is? Give specific evidence from the lyrics in your answer.
In my opinion, the French anthem reflects more ideas of the Enlightenment than the American anthem.
Independence for America was an afterthought of their battle with Britain to cease heavy taxation on the people. France was embroiled in a war to gain freedom from tyranny, need for equality between the classes, and the need to unite as a country. The anthem reflects their attempts to rally the people with a call to arms to end their oppression. The following stanzas from the anthem exemplify this call:
Let’s go children of the fatherland, The day of glory has arrived! Against us tyranny’s Bloody flag is raised!” “Grab your weapons, citizens! Form your
Evidence of Enlightenment can be found in both anthems. Both anthems are about freedom , independence, and patriotism.
In the American anthem, the refrain, “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave”, resounds after each chorus to remind us of the battles fought to gain our freedom.
In the French anthem, the stance, “Sacred love of France, Lead, support our avenging arms! Liberty, beloved liberty”, echoes the desire for freedom and a call to reignite the love of their country.
2. Compare the two anthems. How are they similar, and how do these similarities reflect each country’s revolution.
In both the French and American anthems, there is reference to freedom and a struggle …show more content…
The French people had lost faith in their country and needed to be reminded of their patriotism. The horrible treatment received at the hands of the monarchy had brought down the peoples spirits. They had to be reminded of the great county they lived in and that their freedom was worth fighting for.
4. Which anthem reflects more ideas of the Enlightenment, and why do you think this is? Give specific evidence from the lyrics in your answer.
In my opinion, the French anthem reflects more ideas of the Enlightenment than the American anthem.
Independence for America was an afterthought of their battle with Britain to cease heavy taxation on the people. France was embroiled in a war to gain freedom from tyranny, need for equality between the classes, and the need to unite as a country. The anthem reflects their attempts to rally the people with a call to arms to end their oppression. The following stanzas from the anthem exemplify this call:
Let’s go children of the fatherland, The day of glory has arrived! Against us tyranny’s Bloody flag is raised!” “Grab your weapons, citizens! Form your