Lydia Daragh Analysis

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This I Believe: Lydia Darragh I believe what I’m doing is what a person should do for her own nation. I believe the pious quakeress blessed God for my preservation and most of all, I believe we should all become examples of courage and patriotism. Though we consider thee as a public enemy, we regard thee as a private friend. While we detest the cause thee fights for we wish well to thy personal interest and safety. I believe no matter what happen, I should always stand up and protect my country and loved ones. When opportunity arose during the British occupation of Philadelphia, my hometown, I decided to become a spy. I could still remember that in 1777 the British forces had taken control of Philadelphia and the British General chose my house as his base. This chance gave me the option to eavesdrop on the British and find out what they…show more content…
As I gathered information I would pass it on to my eldest son based in the Continental Army. In Autumn 1777 the British told me that my family and I had to sleep early today because they were holding an very important meeting and said they would awaken me when the meeting was finished. Although I nodded my head and said ok, I only pretended to sleep and listened to the meeting where the British were planning to attack the Continental Army in a surprise move. I could hear my own heart beating – the heart now jumping with emotions to which I don’t know how to describe my feelings. It seemed to me that the moment never ended. And suddenly, there was a knocking at my door and I knew the general was coming for the checkout. I gave no answer no matter how loud he knocked on my door. The knocks were repeated; and I rose quickly to answer the door. I thought of the danger that threatened the lives of thousands of my countrymen. Something must be done to avoid this wide-spread destruction. I was wondering whether I should tell my

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