As a clueless preadult who was just introduced to a world of responsibilities, the colonist’s rebellion was not my place to judge right or wrong. But instead, my parents. Following in their footsteps, running their bakery in their beliefs. My family and friends were the ones running my soul. I am Robbie Reynolds, the only Reynold to ever follow their heart. Read my journal below about how I escape during the American Revolution.
Hannah
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious" - Albert Einstein
Category: Humanities
The American Revolution began on April 19th, 1775. This was a “much-needed” war to settle conflicts built up over time. After the seven years war between the British and French, the British were bankrupt and passed several tax acts on the colonists living on the land they just fought for. From 1763 to 1773, the colonists revealed and boycotted every tax act that was passed, not allowing them to be taxed without representation from the British government. The British knew what they wanted, freedom. This was shown in Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’ in 1776, Declaration of Independence; the Americans never gave up until the win in 1781 at Yorktown. After the treaty of Paris in 1783, Americans made this day special, called the 4th of July, to celebrate their finally having independence. The American Revolution was mighty and gave people more hope for a better future, made people believe in what they were afraid of, such as wanting independence, well influenced other countries around the world.
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The book “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand is a remarkable biography that recounts the incredible life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete and World War II airman. The book follows Louie’s journey from his rise as a track star to his experiences as a POW in Japanese camps. From his early days as a troubled youth to his transformation into an Olympic athlete, Louie’s mental strength and belief in himself enable him to face the challenges of war head-on. This strong mindset becomes even more critical when he becomes a Pow, enduring torture at the hands of his Japanese captors. Despite the abuse and suffering, Louie refuses to let go of his dignity, not letting them strip away his humanity. The book also exposes the brutal treatment and degrading conditions that Louie experienced. The camps were designed to strip away their spirit, crushing them internally. However, Louie’s commitment to preserving his dignity is why he survived these tortures. It serves as a beacon of hope and resilience, allowing him to maintain a sense of self amidst the dehumanizing environment. The overarching theme of preserving dignity in “Unbroken” is profound and transformative. It illustrates how holding onto one’s sense of self-worth and integrity can provide strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardships. Overall, Unbroken is an unforgettable story you won’t believe until you read it. It discusses the importance of determination, courage, sympathy, and forgiveness, which we should all apply daily.
Louie’s story conveyed several important ideas and themes. One theme I explored was the importance of preserving dignity to overcome hardships. I closely examined how Louie’s strong mindset helped him survive the war and how his story unfolded. Additionally, I discovered that Japanese POW camps were extremely inhumane through the evidence I found in my reading. I highlighted the significance of maintaining self-respect in difficult situations by connecting these ideas to the central theme of preserving dignity. Read below as I supported these ideas with evidence from my reading.
In this page, I tracked the complexities of Louie’s remarkable life journey, tracing his early life and Olympic career, his survival at sea, his indomitable spirit during his time in POW camps, and the unwavering belief of his family in his survival. Through these interconnected narratives, a central idea emerged— the commitment to preserving one’s dignity leads to enduring hardships. Louie’s early life and Olympic career showcased his unwavering determination and strong mindset, laying the foundation for his ability to persevere in the face of adversity. His survival at sea demonstrated his resilience and refusal to succumb to despair, while his time in the POW camp underscored the importance of maintaining one’s dignity in dehumanizing circumstances. Finally, Louie’s family’s unwavering belief in his survival exemplified the profound impact that preserving dignity can have on individuals and their loved ones. Read below for more in-depth explanations of how these connect to each other.
In this notebook page, I connected many parts that I did not expect would go together. For example, Louie’s athletic experiences and his time as a prisoner of war (POW) reveal a strong mindset and athletic advantage in both periods. Louie’s determination to run showcased his resilient mindset, which also helped him survive the hardships of the POW camps. His athletic prowess, exemplified by Olympic victories, gave him physical capabilities and resilience. Additionally, my notes highlighted the profound connection between the Bird, Louie’s captor during the war, and his post-war struggles. The Bird’s abuse haunted Louie in nightmares and contributed to his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read below for more in-depth explanations.
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After studying how the author used descriptions to describe the conditions Louie was suffering, such as hunger and extreme labor. I tried to focus on them and analyze what ideas were conveyed. When Louie was first described as hungry, he was happy after one day of no hunger. I noticed how hard the conditions were and that a happy reaction was rare at times like this. Louie was also said to be doing hard labor directly under the sun and pushing his limits to exceed those orders. Read more below as I connect these ideas with some central ideas of the book.
Throughout the book, I thought about the cause and effect in Louie’s story. Events were more complicated and included more than just one cause, and one cause could affect many things. After Louie joined the war, I expanded my thinking to think more in-depth about each other. Because of the war, the bird became an officer, and Louie joined the aircraft. Louie’s plane crashed, leading to horrific concentration camps. Because the bird became an officer, he targeted Louie more than anyone. This led to post-war trauma for Louie and letting himself go from extreme use of alcohol to cope. Read below as I explored the many causes and effects that came with World War 2.
Thank you for reading my blog post if you are interested in fascinating stories like this. Please read the book or watch the movie by Angelina Jolie!
Two hyperlinks = https://www.studentsofhistory.com/renaissance-humanism https://www.masterclass.com/articles/humanism-art-guide
This poem was created with the words “Button Button” by Richard Mathewson .In the story, the protagonist Norma faces internal conflicts with herself as the antagonist. Norma and her husband Arthur are a not so fortunate married couple dealing with financial hardships that affect their relationship. Out of nowhere, they are visited by a mysterious man who brings them a box with a single button on top. They were told that by pressing the button, somebody they did not know would die, and they would receive 50,000. Norma faces a challenge of controlling her own temptation to press the button and take the reward. We can see that Norma shows a desire for materialistic things. For instance, one quote that shows the conflict of Norma and her materialistic desire is, “The point is,” Norma broke in, “if it’s someone you’ve never seen in your life and never will see, someone whose death you don’t even have to know about, you still wouldn’t push the button?” Arthur stared at her, appalled. “You mean you would?” “Fifty thousand dollars, Arthur.”. This quote proves that Norma is trying to convince herself and Arthur that pushing the button is not so bad. My poem shows the concept of Normas love for money. It talks about her constant thoughts about the money, wanting to believe it was not dirty money. I tried to show Norma’s urge to press the button because of her greed by putting a picture of a frog behind my poem. The frog symbolizes greed because they want to live in the water and the land.
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