The Patriot Movie Essay

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The Patriot illustrated the realities of the Revolutionary War through the perspective of the protagonist Benjamin Martin. Benjamin’s attitude is reflective of the spirit of the age in that he became gradually disillusioned with and against the war. This French-Indian war hero wanted no part in a war against such a powerful nation like Great Britain. The hero is easily identified as Benjamin because he expressed concern to those favoring war. He suggested alternatives to war such as bringing concerns to the King. Despite Benjamin’s efforts to depict the brutalities of war, his son Gabriel felt “fortunate to be serving for the cause of Liberty.”. The villains were identified as Colonel Tavington and the Dragoons who murdered many, including Benjamin’s son Thomas, ordered the execution of the wounded American soldiers, and burned down Benjamin’s plantation. At this point, Benjamin had to decide whether to protect his family or seek revenge by joining the rebels. If this movie had been told from the perspective of the British, then it would’ve shown the promises made to Americans in order to gain their support. For example, the freedmen were promised that “whoever fights for the Crown will be granted freedom.” The heroes …show more content…

At first, many were confused about whether they should fight since they “swore allegiance to Mexico under the Federalist Constitution of 1824.” However, Sam Houston created a rebel army to fight Mexico. Although they were exceptionally outnumbered, Houston’s army prepared to take down Mexican forces. William Travis was in command of the Battle of the Alamo, but feared they were in grave danger against the massive Mexican army. It was clear that the villains were General Santa Anna and the Mexican army because they continuously bombarded the Alamo where the defenders and Texan army retired to. The hero was the Texian army because they fought back, freeing

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