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Fight Against Great Britain: A Character Analysis
Patriotism is a feeling someone can get from being proud of their country. It is not only a feeling, it is who you are as a person. The soldiers who fought at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War had barely any food, and clothes were in bad shape. Even with bad conditions the soldiers still wanted to fight against Great Britain. I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons which are: patriotism, attitude, and receiving help from other people.
I remember saying goodbye to my own family. My family and I have struggled throughout the years because I was poor. It did not help that my mother was very ill and dying. I am currently staying at Valley Forge during the war. It is a location 18 miles away from Philadelphia. Many ladies in the area …show more content…
The quote means to fight for freedom because it shows that the population of humans deserves love and freedom. “There not such a thing as slavery upon early.” (Paine page 153) Paine says that the British are trying to control the colonies. “Soldiers celebrating” (Powell page 149) The soldiers are still happy that they are helping make a difference for the colonies. “Not easily concord” (Paine page 153) The army still wants to fight for freedom even though, it is not easy to receive. Patriotism is a reason causing me to re-enlist because I love my country. I will fight for everyone so they can live in a better life and future lives. I, as a soldier, want to re-enlist because I still have faith in the army that we will win the war, and will be granted our freedom, if we can try hard …show more content…
This point of view makes sense because they have “spirit of cheerful willingness”(Dr Waldo page 151) However, I will join and re-enlist in the Continental Army again. Therefore, fighting for freedom is not something to be ashamed of, it is something to be proud
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