Clarke). “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut‚ Jr. and Anthem by Ayn Rand are both two attempted societies striving for equality and fairness for all. Failing to complete this achievement the two protagonists of these stories revolt against their societies and fight for what’s right. Although “ Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut ‚ Jr. and Anthem by Ayn Rand are both pieces of dystopian literature‚ their portrayal of technology differs greatly. Anthem and “Harrison Bergeron’s” entertainment differs in
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The United States national anthem (Star-Spangled Banner) is a poem written by Francis Scott Key after witnessing the flag still standing during the Fort McHenry bombardment in 1814. The poem was first titled “Defense of Fort M’Henry” which eventually became the Star-Spangled Banner. It was then adopted by the United States Military to play during ceremonies of raising and lowering the flag in the 1890s‚ but in 1916 President Wilson declared the song as the national anthem of the United States. In the
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Kneeling during the National Anthem has become a controversial subject. Is it okay to do? Should everybody follow other people’s footsteps and do it too? When a national emblem‚ such as an NFL player‚ rejects to stand for the National Anthem‚ it shocks people into paying attention and spurs conversation. Most people tend to think that kneeling during the National Anthem is a peaceful form of protest that is directed toward racism but even if it’s meant that way it also acts to disrespect and calls
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our national anthem first came to be the official anthem of the United States of America? The anthem was written by Francis Scott Key and became the official American anthem on March 3‚ 1931. America’s gift to my generation is freedom of expression. Freedom of expression means we have the right to express our opinions in many ways. Currently‚ the professional football players of our nation seem to be using their freedom of expression to‚ in my opinion‚ disgrace our country’s anthem.
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country can be shown through many different ways of which one is the recitation of the nation’s national anthem. The people of the United States of America display their loyalty to their nation by reciting “The Star Spangled Banner.” Over the last seventy-nine years many singers have sung the U.S national anthem‚ but there are four renditions that are widely recognized. Each version of the anthem sung by different artists over time mirrors different passions‚ but always ends up showing the pride and
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objectives for culture and the roles they play in society. How a sport is played is one-way culture influences the game. Whereas‚ how society acts during the National Anthem is another. Whether one stands‚ sits‚ or kneels during the National Anthem is their own right- as exemplified with Collin Kaepernick who has knelt for the National Anthem these last couple of years. This results in NFL teams straying away from picking him up out of free agency during the off season. Though a team may be in need of
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gsfgggggggggggggggg"Advance Australia Fair" is the official national anthem of Australia. Created by the Scottish-born composer Peter Dodds McCormick‚ the song was first performed in 1878 but did not gain its status as the official anthem until 1984. Until then the song was sung in Australia as a patriotic song. In order for the song to become the anthem it had to face a vote against the Royal Anthem ("God Save the Queen")‚ "Waltzing Matilda" (the "unofficial anthem") and "Song of Australia". Other songs and marches
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English Essay Draft The poems‚ Anthem for Doomed Youth and The Send Off are both based on the real life experience of World War 1. As the poet‚ Wilfred Owen fought in World War 1; he wanted to use his experiences to make them into poems. In Anthem for Doomed Youth the format of the poem is written as a sonnet‚ in the style of Shakespeare‚ whereas in The Send Off it is written as an eight stanza poem. In Anthem for Doomed Youth‚ the title reminds us of a celebratory song or as if it’s a celebration
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the home of the brave” the final words to our nation’s national anthem. There has been controversy about football players‚ and many other athletes kneeling during the “Star Spangled Banner” to protest against the tragedies happening in America day after day. The First Amendment gives these athletes the privilege to express their opinions‚ and their right to kneel during our national anthem. People should stand for the national anthem‚ because it’s a sign of respect and appreciation for our country
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NFL game. What people saw in the stadium and on Television was Colin Kaepernick and his teammate Eric Reid Kneel during the National Anthem. (Note Card 1). People were already criticized Colin Kaepernick right away when they saw this. Not even getting a chance to speak why he did till after the game. When the reporter ask why did he not stand for the Nation Anthem he said “ I’m not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of the color… to me
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