A Family at War

during the Korean War. It involves the division between a big family due to the fact that the two sons of the grandmothers are fighting on opposite sides of the war—the north and the south. The narrator, only a young boy in the third grade, is the shared grandson between the grandmothers and unfortunately is stuck in the household to watch and observe the conflicts that occur between the family members. It is only assumed that this situation had a large impact on the little boy. War is a…

Much has been said about the ongoing crisis taking place in Somalia. Many historians have pointed out aspects of the different economic and political impacts of the war on the country. However there has not been much analysis on the impact Somali women faced because of the war. During the late nineteenth century, Somalia was a conservative country practicing patriarchal traditions. Somalia was a male dominated country, and thus women were not seen as important figures. They were behind the…

Conflict is a prominent and ineluctable aspect of the human experience, with war playing a pivotal role in shaping society and its interactions. Whether it is those actively taking part in the war efforts, their families, or the community, neither party involved returns unscathed from the traumatizing effects of war. The experiences of those affected by war are relatively similar in terms of physical loss and mental anguish; however, the explanation and coping mechanisms used to suppress/recover…

Whenever one hears of war, one would probably imagine soldiers fighting courageously on a large battlefield fighting valiantly for their causes. Often times however, the civilian aspects of war are often forgotten, and it seems that sometimes, they are the ones that suffer the most from conflict. Both The Massacre at El Mozote and Persepolis provide a look into the civilian view of war, and how society must change and adapt to the new reality. In The Massacre at El Mozote we get to see the…

Anne Frank is young teenage girl that went through a hard time in world history. Anne and her family went into hiding when the war broke out and Jews were being persecuted because of their religion. The Franks hid in the secret Annex accompanied by the Van Daans Mr. Dussel. They all have to survive until the war ends, survival means a state or fact of continuing to live or exist, but sadly everyone living in the secret Annex died. The diary was retrieved by Miep Gies, who gave it to Anne's…

The Holocaust began in 1933, during the time of World War II; this event occurred during the ruling of Adolf Hitler. The Holocaust was an effect of anti-Semitism; which was one of the main reasons that the Holocaust was such a large genocide. Many Jews were afraid to leave their house during the period of the Holocaust. Anne Frank was a Jew whose family was impacted by the war. Although any example of genocide is very serious, the Holocaust is one of the largest known types of genocide, with…

Civil War When the Civil War is mentioned, many people first think of the men who lost their lives in the fight for freedom and the preservation of the Union. What isn’t taken into account is the women who risked their lives for these very same causes. Not only did these women fight in the front line for their beliefs, but they were also behind the scenes; as nurses, spies, and even just staying at home to take care of their families and their homesteads. Without women during the Civil War, the…

took me in and seid I was a god.I am the son of ares because I am fearless never lost a fight and I am the god of war. My 1st proof of evidence is that Ares is my father is that I like to fight like my father.Ares likes watching his family fight.There’s nothing like watching your relative fight,I always say. It means Ares likes seeing his family fighting other greek gods.All of his family likes to fight just like him. My second proof of evidence that Ares is my father is that I am fearless…

The Civil War disrupted many American lives. Improved technology and a lack of medical knowledge increased the amount of casualties during the war. It became necessary that women take on different roles to fill in for their husbands and sons who could not perform these tasks. During the war, women could become nurses and take on other jobs without as much hostility from society. Even in homes women 's roles expanded as they took on more responsibility. Women gained more freedoms but they still…

Personal investment is something that should be very present in a person’s decision to go to war and risk their life, sadly it is not always part of their decision. Soldiers who are fighting in a war without knowing the exact reason or being able to explain why, should not be putting themselves in that position. A person’s personal investment is very important in deciding to what extent they are willing to go for what they are fighting for. The novel Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo…