The most significant events in Roland Emmerich’s film The Patriot includes the scene in which Benjamin Martin avenges his son’s death by the murdering of twenty redcoats, Martin retrieving his captured men from the British in return for dummies impersonating the British officers, and achieving victory of the British at the Battle of Yorktown. The film conflicts around the colonies desire for independence from the British in order to form their own government. The film reaches its point of climax when Gabriel decides to take a group of men to search for Tavington to punish him for setting fire to the church, however, a turn of events occurs once Tavington fakes his death and murders Gabriel instead. The conclusion of the film involves the French …show more content…
Navy blocking off the seas to prevent the British from returning back to England, ultimately, this act forced the British to surrender, resulting in the victory of the Continental Army. A majority of the plot could be predicted from the audience because most of the events have actually occurred in real life which makes the film’s conclusion predicable. The main characters in the film are Tavington, Cornwallis, Benjamin Martin, Gabriel Martin, and Susan Martin.
Tavington shows impulsive characteristics by taking action and going after Benjamin Martin without permission from Cornwallis. He remains the same throughout the film. Cornwallis, who also remains the same, likes to protect his own by exchanging Martin’s soldiers in exchange for his own soldiers. Benjamin Martin shares qualities similar to that of Tavington and Cornwallis, he avenges the death of his son by immediately going after the redcoats in order to prevent any more of his family from getting hurt. Gabriel too, also prefers to protect his family. He enlists in the Continental Army without any hesitation and permission from his father. Lastly, Susan has a forgiving personality despite her young age. She remains quiet and a bit rude to her father, however, she calls out for him once he leaves to return back to the …show more content…
war. The movie illustrates the independence and freedom that people desire from the control of another person or country.
For instance, the slaves and freedmen were granted freedom if they participated in the war. People were all created equal, however, some were treated as if they were not even considered a person which results in the desire for their own freedom. Also, the thirteen colonies wish to form a completely new government different than that of Great Britain. For example, the colonists felt that some of Britain’s laws were unfair, and as a result decided to rebel against the British in order to create laws of their own.
The Patriot takes place in South Carolina in the year 1776, just after the French and Indian war ends. South Carolina used slaves to help in the economy by harvesting crops, which Emmerich also portrayed in his film. The most important settings include the Battle of Cowpens, Camden, and Yorktown. However, Yorktown proves to be the most significant due to the surrender of the British Army. Also, the battle marks a huge turning point for America because they finally achieve their independence from Great
Britain. Emmerich’s film portrays an entertaining as well as an informative mood. For instance, many of action scenes, such as the “ghost” murdering 20 redcoats, draws in the audience due to the amount of gory depicted. However, a majority of the film informs the audience of the American Revolution. For example, The Patriot informs the audience that the Continental Army wins against the British at the Battle of Yorktown which actually happened in the year 1781. Also, the film informs the audience that the French helped the Continental Army in defeating the British. This film made me feel more informed of the events during the American Revolution. Many of the battles depicted in the film resemble the actual battles that occurred in history. Also, I felt sorrow for all the lives lost during the war, such as: Gabriel, Thomas, John, John’s son, and the rest. The film relates to the subject we are studying by informing us of America’s past. In fact, the movie provides us with the events that lead up to the forming of the United States of America.
1776 by David McCullough is a non-fiction historical book that historically accounts an in depth view of The American Revolution. The book starts from late 1775 and spans to the end of 1776. The book includes the Battle of New York, the Battle of Brooklyn, the Battle of Boston, the Battle of Fort Washington, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the ending Battle of Trenton in 1776. David McCullough adds a sense of emotion and color to this book where it 's more than a history book that lists facts. Not only does he add a sense of enjoyment to read, 1776 provides detailed accounts of the military life during the end of 1775 to the end of 1776 and detailed accounts of the battles. The author, David McCullough, is trying to make a point that 1776 is
The American Revolution was an important historical event in America and is widely seen as the precursor to the declaration of independence. 1776 is a historical book by McCullough about the events surrounding the American Revolution in the year 1776. The book dwells on military elements of the revolution. The book also details the military command chain of the British Army as well as that of the continental Army. The author digs a little about the politics of the time but the political aspects remain mostly in the background. McCullough writes a flowing story with fair coverage of the events of the Revolution, using detail and objectivity through reliable archival sources from both countries that took part in the war.
The Revolutionary war, sparked by the colonist’s anger towards taxation without representation, was a conflict between the United States and its mother country Great Britain. This event had been considered the most significant event in the American history. It separated the thirteen colonies from the tyrannical ruling of King George. The revolutionary war was not a big war, “The military conflict was, by the standards of later wars, a relatively modest one. Battle deaths on the American side totaled fewer than 5,000”1. However, the war proved that the thirteen colonies were capable of defeating the powerful Great Britain. Over the years there were many Hollywood films made based on the revolutionary war, 1776, Revolution, Johnny Tremain, and The Patriot. But, no movie has stirred up as much controversy as the Mel Gibbson movie The Patriot. The patriot is very entertaining but it is historically inaccurate. Too much Hollywood “spices” was added to the movie for viewing pleasures.
The American colonists’ disagreements with British policymakers lead to the colonist’s belief that the policies imposed on them violated of their constitutional rights and their colonial charters. These policies that were imposed on the colonist came with outcome like established new boundaries, new internal and external taxes, unnecessary and cruel punishment, and taxation without representation. British policymakers enforcing Acts of Parliament, or policies, that ultimately lead in the colonist civil unrest, outbreak of hostilities, and the colonist prepared to declare their independence.
“The shot heard around the world” (Gross 126), is the event that begins the American Revolution in Concord. Tension between England and the Colonies were mounting, due to taxes imposed by England. Although there was already strains within the colonies because of lack of land and resources. The implementation of taxes from England was the final issue that drove colonist to revolt against England. While some scholars of history only focus on the literal facts of history, other scholars such as, Robert A. Gross, who wrote The Minutemen and Their World focus on the sociology. Gross reconstructs the history of the revolution through the lives of the residents of Concord and the surrounding areas. He does a great job at showing the stress of life
A new era was dawning on the American colonies and its mother country Britain, an era of revolution. The American colonists were subjected to many cruel acts of the British Parliament in order to benefit England itself. These British policies were forcing the Americans to rebellious feelings as their rights were constantly being violated by the British Crown. The colonies wanted to have an independent government and economy so they could create their own laws and stipulations. The British imperial policies affected the colonies economic, political, and geographic situation which intensified colonists’ resistance to British rule and intensified commitment to their republican values.
The Boston Massacre was a very harsh time in the American Revolution. Great Britain sent guards to Boston, to enforce the different Tax Acts.The Bostonians were fed up with the British guards and their taxes. In response to the taxes the Bostonians were enraged and one day they formed a big mob after several angry words were exchanged. The Redcoats became annoyed with the harassment of the Bostonians, so they fired into the mob. When the mob cleared there were dead and wounded Patriots on the ground.
One night, on March 5, 1770, a street fight occurred between a group of American patriots and some British soldiers stationed in Boston. The Americans harassed the troops by yelling and shouting names at them and throwing snowballs and sticks. A crowd formed and in the noise and confusion, weapons were fired. In the end, ...
...ough The Patriot is not entirely accurate, it is an emotional, action packed movie with a strong story line and good acting. The story line is easily understood, and therefore is recommended for males and females who are in high school, at least. Viewers should have prior knowledge about the American Revolution, and should have sufficient knowledge to be able to point out some of the inaccuracies. The characters in The Patriot, do an excellent job of showing the viewers the emotions and what it takes to be prepared for battle, both physically and mentally. The setting of this movie is also incredibly beautiful, and will appeal to anyone interested in landscape or travel. The Patriot is an incredibly suspenseful movie, and will certainly spark interest in the American Revolution, bringing forth the ambition to continue research and study of the American Revolution.
What’s going on, Well today people are deciding to either join the patriots or the loyalists. Supposing that you were wondering what a patriot is, it is a new group that is forming inside of the colonies that want independence from the british. The patriots are going against the redcoats who are also known as the british. Now the citizens are starting to rebel against the redcoats and are starting to take them down one by one. They do this by waiting till they’re in range they fire. People are starting to do this because they don’t want part in the british government and they weren’t being treated fairly by them. Most of the famous patriots at this time are George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. George is now a general for the patriots and Thomas Jefferson has been warning people and writing things to convince the citizens to join them. Schmoop.com said, “John Adams (1735-1826) was, along with Thomas Jefferson, one of only two signers of the Declaration of Independence later to become president.”
The Patriot, written by Robert Rodat, takes place in South Carolina and reveals a widowed father’s love for his family and trying to keep them together, despite the Revolutionary War that had begun. Trying to keep his demons from reappearing, Benjamin Martin faces his fear of his past coming back to haunt him after serving in the French and Indian War. Martin is a South Carolina farmer who lost his wife, Elizabeth, and reluctantly signs up to join the Continental Army after his eldest son, Gabriel joined the regulars to fight against the British. After a battle began on Martin’s plantation, Benjamin helped wounded soldiers from both sides and was approached by William Tavington, a colonel with the British. During this confrontation Tavington informed Martin that anyone who assisted soldiers of the Continental Army would lose their home. Tavington then threatened Martin’s children and captured Gabriel, a military courier delivering dispatches between Continental Army units, and a younger son, Thomas was killed by Colonel Tavington, while trying to save his brother’s life. And despite Martin’s soulful plea, his son was not spared nor was his home.
The film, The Patriot, is a war film set back in the 1770's. This movie is based off of real events that occurred during the American Revolutionary War. Benjamin Martin, a father of seven and a veteran from the French and Indian War, is to go to Charleston in South Carolina to vote in the South Carolina General Assembly. Seeing that there is so much going on with the war, he decides that he does not want to go down to vote. After a few things occur, Benjamin's oldest son Gabriel decides that he needs to join the Continental Army.
The film I chose to view for the extra credit opportunity in corrections class was American History X. This film follows two brothers, older brother Derek and younger brother Danny. In this coming of age film older brother and former Neo-Nazi Derek has just returned from serving three years in prison for killing two African American thugs who attempted to steal his truck. Through flashbacks to Derek’s skinhead days we learn from younger brother Danny about his journey and what led Danny to attempt to live the same lifestyle. Derek is attempting to change his brothers thinking keep him from making the same mistakes that he did and going down the wrong path.
Set in an alternate dystopian future, Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta explores the theme of moral behavior set in an immoral world. V for Vendetta is set in Britain, run by the fascist regime Norsefire which rules with hatred and bigotry. The story introduces us to Evey Hammond who is rescued by the anarchist freedom fighter V from the Fingermen (the law enforcement under the Norsefire regime). Evey is caught in V’s plot to dismantle Norsefire. In the graphic novel Evey is a vulnerable young girl who attempts to make ends meet by turning to prostitution and fails. The film adaptation portrays Evey differently. Instead of being a young teenager Evey is an independent adult woman instead who slips out of curfew to have romantic affairs with her
The movie I decided to analyze for this course was American History X (1998), which stars Edward Norton. Though this movie isn’t widely known, it is one of the more interesting movies I have seen. It’s probably one of the best films that depict the Neo Nazi plague on American culture. The film takes place from the mid to late 1990’s during the Internet boom, and touches on subjects from affirmative action to Rodney King. One of the highlights of this movie that really relates to one of the key aspects of this course is the deterrence of capital punishment. Edward Norton’s portrayal as the grief stricken older brother who turns to racist ideologies and violence to cope with his fathers death, completely disregards the consequences of his actions as he brutally murders someone in front of his family for trying to steal his car. The unstable mentality that he developed after his father’s death really goes hand-to-hand specifically with Isaac Ehrlich’s study of capital punishment and deterrence. Although this movie is entirely fictional, a lot of the central themes (racism, crime punishment, gang pervasiveness, and one’s own vulnerability) are accurate representations of the very problems that essentially afflict us as a society.