Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future The Real Heroes You may know a few. They are living among us, typical citizens, silent heroes, living quietly, continuing to make the world a better place. They fought for our country with great courage and admiration, and are willing to do so again in the name of freedom and righteousness. These are our veterans of this great nation, the United States of America, who are one of its closely treasured people. The future of our country depends on the soldiers we have now who will become veterans.
“The American flag is a cherished symbol of our national aspirations. It is the closest object to a national icon, rivaled only by the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence… what is the harm in insisting a modicum of respect for it” (Allen 18). Allen feels that the flag is a very important symbol to the nation and thinks that everybody should show respect towards it. The tone used to describe his reasoning is very fierce, as Allen points out the wrongs in the decision. Even though Allen thinks that the Supreme Court wasn’t wrong in their decision, his opinion is very strong, as he suggests how people should treat the flag with respect because of its importance.
INTRODUCTION A. Attention Grabber & Introduction statement: Our national flag, the epitome of our democracy, we all fly it with pride. It symbolizes so many great aspects of our freedom, but yet nothing more symbolic than how it represents the ultimate sacrifice paid by our men and women in uniform. The flag reminds us of the rights, privileges, and freedoms we so dearly enjoy today. Lest we forget our service members for they paid the final costs.
Beowulf: Hero or a Zero? When people declare Beowulf a hero, does the question of what makes a hero ever come to mind? Then someone might ask what type of people can heroes be? Beowulf is a hero because he fights for the sake of other people, and lives his life to protect others, which shows his courage and allows him to receive the glory that is brought upon him. Beowulf is definitely brave for fighting and living his life to protect others.
In our nation's national anthem, one of the most important lines is that which reads, "the land of the free, and the home of the brave." One thing that we cannot take for granted is that we are the home of the free, solely because of the brave. The men and women of our nation's military have sacrificed a great deal for their country. They go overseas and sacrifice their lives physically so the people of America can continue
The fact that not all thanes could be as courageous and have so many heroic achievements for their countries and rulers is why Beowulf seems so ideal and extraordinary. Beowulf's many achievements told throughout the story gives him the appearance of the most faithful of thanes, who has climbed the social ladder not because he has meant to do so, but because he wishes to protect his country and others and give all the credit to its rulers. This sort of behavior gives him a kind and generous nature that can be traced to a kind of chivalry. Chivalry can also be considered a very important role in the creation of a thane's reputation and popularity. Through Beowulf's chivalry, generosity, friendship, and popularity, all of his kingdom and of others knew him for his heroism and loyalty.
The Vietnamese had another reason to continue fighting the United States. First, the people were nationalists and they loved their country and believed in independence. This is what allowed them to win the war with strong confidence. Today many people still
The Hero’s Complex Strength and honor. Pride and reputation. Loyalty. Warriors in medieval times dedicated their lives to upholding a heroic code. The nature of this heroic code was portrayed through the act of giving gifts to symbolize personal relationships and worth, avenging loved ones instead of grieving over them, and showing generosity to demonstrate appreciation (Shuger, Lecture).
It’s as if it were written in order to gain pride in their country and its warriors amongst the rest. The author simply wrote to express pride in his hero Beowulf and to display the warriors of his time. The only lessons that were learned were the mere fact that it was widely accepted and encouraged to fight for one’s self or for one’s country, or die fighting. The moral was that to always be a warrior.
The flag represents the soldiers that have fought at home and abroad to ensure that we retain the very freedoms that allow us to protest the wars that they are fighting. The flag represents all of our servicemen, not just the ones who are fighting to keep us safe today, but the heroes of WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Korea, The Revolutionary War and even the Civil War. All of these brave soldiers fought under one form of our nation’s