Red Army Faction

military. The banner symbolized the fact that the family had a member of the fighting for the freedom of others. Linus thought that the banner with a blue star on it was a magical thing and that his older brother was some sort of hero for joining the army. Although his parents are scared that their son would not come home from the war in Europe, Albie still wanted to go and fight in the revolution.Linus was absorbed in the war fascinated by it, expecting…

In “The Things They Carried,” by Tim O’Brien, each soldier stated what the war has done to them in order for their past to conclude the meaning of the book as a whole. He, O’Brien, speaks about how he was in war in the past, his connection with it and how it affects his personal life. O’Brien states, “I survived, but it’s not a happy ending, I was a coward. I went to to war” (61) to give the direct knowledge that he went to war and got through it with challenges at the end. The bad ending…

Tim O'Brien, in his collection of stories "The Things They Carried" (1990), recounts his experiences of not only the events that took place around him, but the individuals involved in the war alongside him. O'Brien identifies physical items with emotional meanings that each of the men kept with them, especially letters and themselves. To emphasize the items, O'Brien inserts potentially pathos-driven reasons why they carry what they do. O'Brien suddenly begins his novel with the introduction of…

when serving my time as a veteran. Valley Forge was an encampment that started on December 19th, 1777 until June 19th, 1778. Many were dying from disease, illness or fatigue. People are dying quickly, and the continental army needs your help.Reenlisting for the continental army is your death sentence thousands were sick, and I would not consider doing such things.Since we slept in huts that were 16 x 14; several men up to 14 men slept in the same hut, and I don't want to die a miserable man. I…

The inspiration of fighters in the Civil War is a subject that has captivated many people’s attention. The majority of the battling men in that war were neither expert fighters nor draftees, they were volunteers. The overwhelming topics in their wartime letters were longing to go home and a desire for peace. The pay was poor; the extensive enrollment bounties got by some Union fighters late in the war were outstanding; most volunteers made monetary apologies to join the armed force. What moved…

A Day in the Life in Athens and Sparta in the Classical Periods My impression of what life would be as a male Spartan in my 20’s would be quite different than being an Athenian. First of all, being a male citizen of Athens allowed me to vote and participate in all the city states political systems. The Athenian system of a true democracy comparing to the Spartan intent, but not really being a democracy. I would control my wealth which would include land, slaves and any business owned that I…

During the 49ers third preseason game, quarterback Colin Kaepernick stayed seated while his teammates stood during “The Star-Spangled Banner”. This has caused a lot of controversy on whether it was disrespectful or honorable, I have to say that I mostly agree with Kaepernick’s decision. Kaepernick stated in an interview “getting paid leave for killing people. To me, this is something that has to change and when there is significant change and I feel like that flag represents what it is…

Comparing 'Storm on the Island' and 'Exposure' Both poets portray nature as powerful and something which cannot be controlled by man. In both poems the weather contributes to the overall effect on the reader. In 'Exposure' Owen uses weather to achieve effect at the beginning of the poem with the quotes: 'the merciless iced east winds' , 'mad gusts tugging' and 'clouds sag stormy'. These quotes set a theme for the rest of the poem, of pain, suffering and anticipation. The word, 'merciless'…

What Makes a Hero a Hero As we go about a sunny day in California, happy and free, under the same sun, our brave soldiers are risking their lives to keep us safe. As we get ready to go to sleep, doctors and nurses are performing life-saving surgeries. As we are sleeping soundly, policemen begin their patrol of the city. Underneath these uniforms, these men and women are ordinary people like us. They are mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. They have families and children. But when they…

War is Hades, it can turn your mind and gut so crazy it begins to make you double think is this reality. Consequently, one might say home, friends and family is a sound setting of stability. Although, could reality in this setting also be viewed in the same as just imagination. With those same thoughts in mind, can it also hold true for the ones who remain drafted into a horrific, bloody, war zone? Young adults, who force to kill for reasons unknown to them, to take a life, decapitate, or…