The Stories We Tell Ourselves Stories are fundamental to how we see; understand the world and essentially ourselves. We are the stories we tell ourselves. Or‚ as Thomas King puts it: “The truth about stories is that that’s all we are” (King 2). From stories of creationism to personal experiences‚ historical narratives‚ to social transgression‚ racist indoctrination to works of contemporary Native literature‚ a piece of who we are lurks in the details. This piece of us‚ of who we are has the potential
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The difference between the war front and the home front Gendered difference on who can speak out about the war In Tim O’Briens The Things They Carried‚ there are multiple instances that are brought up about who can speak about or understand an actual war story. During Full Metal Jacket‚ there is a scene : prostitute scene; negotiation – sells her for $5 when originally wanted $15. Woman = completely powerless. Feminine is pacifist‚ esp. race. In The Things They Carried‚ Tim O’Brien discusses
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The Other Side of the War Story Thinking about the 1890’s in the Philippines‚ what comes to mind are katipuneros in their straw hats‚ kamisochinos and red trousers‚ raising their bolos in the air‚ fighting for the freedom of the country – basically‚ a bloody era of wars between the brave natives and the powerful conquistadores. It is probably only natural; since young‚ we have been taught in school that the Spaniards brought nothing in the country but bloodshed and indolence‚ aside from a few euphemisms
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Keats uses many methods to tell the story in his poem ‘La Belle Dame sans Merci’. The story is first hinted at in the title‚ which translates as ‘The beautiful woman without mercy’. For those who know of Keats’ background‚ it is easy to assosiate this poem with his instinctive distrust of women. Keats’ mother abandoned him in 1806‚ and these feelings of neglect influenced his poetry heavily‚ as he writes of women trapping men for their own gains rather than out of love. This is also visible in this
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As an American Soldier‚ for the past 4 years I have proudly served my country. With completing one tour to Iraq and endless amount of training being a Soldier is “My Way of Life.” Being a Soldier is important to me because I have the opportunity to serve my country‚ provided a stable life for my family‚ and lastly facing daily adversities and overcoming them. To begin with‚ having the opportunity to serve my country has given me nothing but great pride and joy. The United States of America as
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including soldiers. She tended to‚ answered‚ and located around 120‚000 men in four years. She also served on sixteen battlefields in the Civil War. Clara would tend to wounded and ill soldiers risking her own life. Reading parts of Clara Barton to the American People‚ we can see this. Even after the war‚ Clara continued to aid the ill in any way she could find. She overcame floods‚
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chance to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery would be a tremendous honor. Guarding the tomb is one of the highest military honors‚ but I also think it is a great honor to get to represent your school to remember those who have lost their lives. One major reason I want to lay the wreath is because I have several family members that have been in the military. Fortunately‚ I have been lucky to have my family come home to me alive and known. My Uncle served his terms
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between America in 1861. When several of the Southern states broke away from the Union the Civil War was starting to fuel. From there one of the bloodiest wars in American history took place when the Confederates fired on Fort Sumter‚ the Federal military base in South Carolina. Through all of the battles and deaths‚ one of the greater aspects of the war was the courage and involvement of African-American soldiers and sailors of the Union army. In 1861‚ the United States Navy needed an astounding number
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50 War Cherokee Co‚ Alabama April‚ 1861 “War? What war‚” asked Nancy. “Why haven’t heard about this before?” Aaron looked at her as if he was wondering if she were dense or just plain stupid‚ then said‚ “Why the war with the Yankees‚ of course- have you had your head under a rock!” “No‚” Nancy yelled. “I just haven’t heard about it and wondered why.” “Prolly because y’all stuck out here in the wilderness and men folk didn’t see no use in filling you women’s heads with talk of war‚“ stated Aaron
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Germans and British soldiers because the interaction not only affected the war‚ but also the soldier’s mentality. The interaction led the soldiers to see that their opponent was not just an enemy but a relatable man. The soldiers had become so inhumane and were just programmed to kill‚ kill‚ and kill. This interaction allowed them to feel human again. The commanders knew that there would come a time where the soldier’s guards would be down and this was the time. The soldiers were trained to be savages
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