between 300 Spartans and the Persian Army who threatens to invade and take Sparta. A Greek‚ who goes by the name Xeones‚ gives his story to a scribe who works for the Persian King Xerxes. One main theme that presents itself very well is the act of Patriotism. Something that one would learn from this novel is very similar to the basics of what it means to be a United States Marine past‚ present‚ and future. At the beginning of the story the character Xeones is only nine years old when he loses his
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and well. I must make the decision to re-enlist and continue fighting for my country or go home and care for my aging mother. I fear for my life but also for the freedom of my country. I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons‚ which are: My Patriotism‚ my freedom‚ and to help the army survive. The winter of 1777 was when we set up camp at Valley Forge. Huts were small and smoky though most of the army survived through the winter in them. British soldiers were comfy and warm while we were
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There are many aspects to the American spirit and two of the most important ideas include patriotism and opportunity. The song “Only in America” by Brooks and Dunn illustrates this spirit with its strong patriotism and sense of hope. Brooks and Dunn speak of a bus driver who “Starin’ at the faces in her rearview mirror / Looking at the promise of the Promised Land” (3-4). She sees the young generation with the future in their hands. Each kid can grow up and pursue their respective interests. The
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“War is Kind‚” a poem by Stephen Crane‚ discusses the hardships of war and its effects on people. Amongst the many tragedies that happen during war is death‚ which has taken the lives of many men. War does not only impact those who fight in it‚ but also the families of the men who have lost their lives on the battlefield. In “War is Kind‚” the poet believes that there is nothing patriotic about the war. Crane focuses on three main struggles of war that show how it is viewed universally. A massive
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national anthemNational anthem It is a symbol of the country’s traditions‚ ideals‚ history and culture. Promotes patriotism‚ so people feel good about their country and generally complain less about taxes. - Promotes unity‚ so people stop arguing with different ethnic groups and embrace the fact that they’re stuck on the same piece of land for the rest of the foreseeable future. - Promotes tradition‚ so those with conservative views will stay happy. Also‚ it’s a bit late to change things now
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Albay‚ 4509 Madam: Greetings of magnanimity! The National Service Training Program‚ as mandated by Republic Act 9163‚ aims to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing in them the ethics of service and patriotism. The students underwent necessary training‚ through Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) Program‚ which was designed to develop their active participation and contribution to the general welfare of their community. In line with this‚ the students
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Roosevelt’s Arsenal of Democracy Analysis Throughout American history we have seen many great presidents as well as many bad presidents ingress the White House. All of our great presidents have revealed good moral values as well as a respectable system of beliefs. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt established his American ethos heavily during his terms in office‚ particularly during World War II when he addressed the nation on the impending issue of national security in his speech entitled “The
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used for the sole purpose of patriotism. Included in her essay were many facts of the original pledge. She states that the first “original” pledge‚ which was issued in 1892‚ read as such‚ “I pledge allegiance to my flag‚ and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible‚ with Liberty and justice for all.” She then included in her essay that in 1923‚ “my flag” was change to “the flag of the United States‚” for immigrant purposes‚ as a way to show patriotism to the United States. Wilde
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person cannot defend it; again group effort is essential it is nothing but unity. How to form this unity? We should always remember that only patriotism can form unity irrespective of religion‚ language‚ caste‚ customs and traditions. So having patriotism only can save the freedom of our nation. To keep faith in secularism No compromise must be with patriotism‚ Punish the forces that support terrorism Else one bad day we will loose our freedom. I would like to express my views about the dark side of
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The Outcome of Blind Patriotism: Analysis of “Dulce et Decorum est” Wilfred Owen‚ in his poem “Dulce et decorum est‚” shares his firsthand experiences with trench warfare and gas attacks during World War One. The poem begins by outlining the overall decrepit state of the soldiers‚ goes on to briefly describe the gas attack‚ and finishes by dwelling on the tragedy and traumatization that ensues after a soldiers death. His direct address to the reader in the last stanza closes the poem in a powerful
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