War is an ugly scar that humanity reopens time and time again, it brings out the worst in people, and makes kind-hearted souls develop into a shell of their former self. That being said, there are still traits that defy the cold reality of war, and shine through to develop the persona of a war hero: honor, bravery, and humility. Jessica Lynch, Mary Edwards Walker, and Violette Szabo are three great examples of war heroes who never turned to the cold reality of war, and always remained hopeful up until the end. Honor, defined as ‘adherence to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct’, is seen as a noble trait to have; one that can pan out what a character strives for. In an example of honor, we note all three women, who, without a doubt, had no lack of it. Jessica Lynch, a war veteran who served in …show more content…
Her nobility to face the scourge war brings was immense, as she had to be belittled and doubted her entire stay, all for conditions that were heinous, which were described in a letter she herself wrote, stating that, “blood and mud are everywhere, and the tents offer little shelter”. Walker’s ability to have grit and keep a compassionate heart shows an impeccable sign of bravery. Szabo, however, showed quite possibly the biggest feat of bravery, when she sacrificed herself for her comrade; “She urged Dufour to escape while she covered him.. Dufour was able to successfully hide, but Szabo was captured,”. Knowing she would more than likely die, Szabo showed courage and dignity, encouraging her ally to flee instead of trying to escape. Szabo, along with the other two women, had to face fear-inducing situations, knowing it could result in injury, or worse, a grim death, and chose to fight for what they believed in. Humility, when all is said and done, really displays who is heroic, and who did what was done for fame or
In the book Unlikely Warrior by Georg Rauch the main character Georg shows bravery in the face of adversity many times. One example of him showing bravery is on page 217"that night, the following day, and the next night we spent in the fields near a small creek....I rested with my foot propped up high as much as possible. I had a fever and felt miserable." As a reader this shows me that even though he is sick,wounded,and not feeling the greatest.He is taking on that Bravery to go somewhere that may get them shot by their enemies.I also thought as a reader Georg has a lot of courage, and bravery to keep on going moreover and further each day and not to be a laggard like most of the soldiers are.Another example is on page 57 paragraph 1 "I was
...he shows us her character, not by how she gives herself respect, but by the continued respect that she gives to others: even her tormenters. Her secret shame was kept inside, and it was an impossible burden to bear. She was brave.
...tories dedicated to many more heroes of “the greatest generation.” He mentions a man by the name of Jack Hemingway, who parachuted into France behind enemy lines, where he was taken prisoner by the Germans, and a woman named Helen Strauss, who was nominated as New Jersey’s Psychologist of the Year in 1997 for her hard work and dedication to children and low-income families. She was also known as a great woman for her service in the Navy. Brokaw also mentions Bill Mauldin, a writer who “shared with those on the front lines as well as those at home the hard truths and dark humor of life at war.”(p381) With Brokaw’s use of “hard truths,” again, the image of savage fighting appears to the reader. Another picture comes forth in the reader’s mind from Brokaw’s use of “dark humor.” A picture of a bleak and cloudy memories that the soldier’s mask with a sense of humor.
“There was much more to women’s work during World War Two than make, do, and mend. Women built tanks, worked with rescue teams, and operated behind enemy lines” (Carol Harris). Have you ever thought that women could have such an important role during a war? In 1939 to 1945 for many women, World War II brought not only sacrifices, but also a new style of life including more jobs, opportunities and the development of new skills. They were considered as America’s “secret weapon” by the government. Women allowed getting over every challenge that was imposed by a devastating war. It is necessary to recognize that women during this period brought a legacy that produced major changes in social norms and work in America.
The three incredible works of literature by Owen, OBrien, and Sassoon give a true sense of what fighting for ones country was really like. The battles, soldiers, and wars that most of the public see is glorified tremendously through movies and books mainly. These writers wanted a change and they went about this by giving the true and honest facts of what happened. War should be thought of as a tough obstacle that no one should ever have to go through, a sad occurrence, or a horrible burden, but not as a glorious victory. In order to reach that victory, the road is anything but sweet.
But in truth a true war story will stir great feelings, but may not contain a moral at all. In fact, a true war story is never moral. It does not instruct, nor encourage virtue, nor suggest models of proper human behavior, nor restrain men from doing th...
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The events of World War II have established a new public perspective on women. Through women’s accomplishments, they justified females were capable of achieving high standards that existed once as only attainable by men. Once vulnerable to prejudices, they’ve given an opportunity for all to comprehend there can be a life when the populaces aren’t segregated by race or gender. Women have rehabilitated the faded thought of their rights and responsibilities, bringing history closer to a more righteous and responsible dawn.
My interviewee went through a lot during World War II and sharing her amazing story left me evaluating her words for a long time, rethinking and still not willing to imagine the pain. She was one of the 150,000 American woman served in the Women’s Army Corps during the war years. They were one of the first ones to serve in the ranks of the United States Army. She recalls being teased a lot about being a young woman in a uniform but was very proud of it. Women finally were given the opportunity to make a major contribution to the national affair, especially a world war. It started with a meeting in1941 of Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers and General George Marshall, who was the Army’s Chief of Staff. Rogers asked General to introduce a bill to establish an Army women’s corps, where my interviewee, Elizabeth Plancher, was really hoping to get the benefits after the World War II along with other women. ( Since after World War I women came back from war and were not entitled to protection or any medical benefits. )
A true war story is never moral. It does not instruct, nor encourage virtue, nor suggest models of proper human behavior, nor restrain ...
Since the resolution of World War II, the United States has been involved in over fifteen extensive military wars. Recent wars between Iraq and Afghanistan are being fought over several issues which affect women in both the United States and the other nations. While the military is often thought of a male dominated institution, women are present and affected all throughout the system as soldiers, caretakers, partners, and victims. Transnational feminists often fight against war due to the vulnerability that is placed on women during times of war. Despite often being overlooked, there is no doubt that women are heavily included in the devastating consequences of war.
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Many people question if Guy Sajer, author of The Forgotten Soldier, is an actual person or only a fictitious character. In fact, Guy Sajer in not a nom de plume. He was born as Guy Monminoux in Paris on 13 January 1927. At the ripe young age of 16, while living in Alsace, he joined the German army. Hoping to conceal his French descent, Guy enlisted under his mother's maiden name-Sajer. After the war Guy returned to France where he became a well known cartoonist, publishing comic books on World War II under the pen name Dimitri.
The Caretaker by Harold Pinter breaks the boundaries of the classical dramatic genres. What is more, he also abandons the concept of the classical tragic hero described by Aristotle and uses the more modern idea presented by Arthur Miller in his essay Tragedy and the Common Man. Additionally, in his Poetics, Aristotle set number of guidelines by which the dramatic works should be arranged and what crucial elements of the dramatics works, the playwrights should consider and follow. However, in The Caretaker, Harold Pinter do not follow those patterns, instead he blends genres such as, tragedy, comedy, farce, realism, naturalism and the Theatre of the Absurd. This mixture of various styles is essential to the entire play but also to the specific elements of the play. Namely, those are the language, the plot and the interaction between characters.