Leadership In The Film Glory

The film Glory, gives the audiences the chance to witness the close relationship between two very different men: Private Thomas Searles and Private Silas Trip. Searles and Trip started out as men from different lifestyles who have an aversion towards one another. Trip constantly mocked Thomas for being different compared to the other black man. Trip kept on bothering Searles because he was jealous of his lifestyle. Trip was surprised that Thomas talked "as good as a white folk” (Fields and Zwick 1989). Their relationship takes a substantial turn on the battlefield when Trip is about to be killed and Thomas bravely jumps in to saves him. They supported each other and ended up developing a brotherly bond through the movie. Together they put away their differences and together used their passion to fight bravely side by side in the war. Although these men grew up in different lifestyles, when they become part of the 54th Regiment they showed the best leadership. Both Searles and Trip fit the leadership fit because they showed determination and courage throughout the film.
Trip is the most realistic character in the film Glory. He was once a
It’s not about you, it’s about your followers and putting them ahead of you. Being a leader can also involve risks and you may also have to do things that are out of your character. In Glory, Private Thomas Searles and Private Silas Trip had to fight to take care of their regiment. No matter what the situation was they stood strong and did not give up. They were willing to go to battle for their regiment. Private Trip and Thomas Searles were great examples of true leaders. Although Private Trip and Thomas seals came from to different lifestyles and have different personalities, they were the bravest and courageous soldiers in the 54th Regiment. It was nice to see that with honesty comes respect and with respect comes