In the Argumentative essay “A Quilt of a Country” By Anna Quindlen, she argues that people in America seem to be united and become connected when something such as attacks from enemies hurt not just one specific race but all. After Quindlen and many others felt pity towards the ones who suffered from the 911 Quindlen wrote “A Quilt of a Country” in which she stated,“Today the citizens of the United States have come together once more because of armed conflict and enemy attacks, Terrorism has led to devastation-and unity”. According to Quindlen, the United States has once again come together because of attacks/ armed conflicts demonstrating that this has happened before which reveals that one of the ways that have worked for people to be brought
While the slogan “The pursuit of perfection” might be an effective way to market luxury automobiles, it is not a way to live one’s life. In Anna Quindlen 's speech, “Being Perfect,” she discusses the price of perfection, not in dollars or cents, but in its impact on one 's life. Through powerful anecdotes, symbols, and analogies, she creates a strong connection with her audience and utilizes it to convince them that there is a very high price of pursuing perfection- the loss of oneself.
On September eleventh, two thousand one, the entire world was stunned when two Airline jets hit the world trade center killing thousands and injuring more. This was the largest terrorist attack the world has ever seen. This attack caused extreme terror and panic but it also caused something even more, it caused people to come together. No matter their race, religion or social standings people from all walks of life came together that day to help. In the documentary Boatlift, the film shows this phenomenon, and talks of and about people from every walk of life that came together to help their fellow human beings and Americans.
She also writes about current issues and groups that still don’t get along with each other, such as the “Cambodians and the Mexicans in California. ”(Quilt pg.4) Anna Quindlen also focused on our country’s diversity, and argues that our diversity is what makes America what it is today. Quilt of a Country and Making the Future Better Together have many big points.
Margulies, Joseph. 2013. What Changed When Everything Changed: 9/11 and the Making of National Identity. Yale University Press.
In "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, two sisters want the handmade quilt that is a symbol of the family heritage. Alice Expresses what her feeling are about her heritage through this story. It means everything to her. Something such as a quilt that was hand made makes it special. Only dedication and years of work can represent a quilt.
The world holds more than seven billion people, and that number is rising. So, naturally, society is full of people of different backgrounds, race, ideas, etc. Naturally, people of similar ideas group with each other; those who don’t fit in would be better off finding another group of people to go along with. In times of conflict, in times of war, certain groups are attacked physically and mentally. In World War II, it was no different. For example, Nazis sentenced Jews to death through concentration camps, and the United States government put Japanese-Americans into internment camps with unfavorable conditions, depriving them of their civil rights. For such extreme situations, several people united under one effort to help the
“We are one nation. We are the United States of America,” Ann Richards said during the Democratic convention of 1988. In the American society we constantly feel the need to become one, Richards uses this value that America holds so dearly as one way to create social cohesion with her audience. According to Johannesen, speakers should not seek to adopt new values or dismiss old values but simply revive existing values and in using these values you create “unity of the spirit”. As a society, after major disaster or event you hear the phase constantly being thrown around that “We are the United States of the America.” You hear the chant of patriotism and by Richards saying that we are one nation in her speech she is telling the public regardless
Quilt making in the African American community has a long history dating back to the 18th century and has been important for ways of communicating social and political conditions. During the time when African Americans were enslaved, quilting became a popular way of communicating safety to African Americans escaping their way to freedom, up north. The tradition of Quilting was past down form generation to generation, by mother’s to daughter’s as a way of teaching the daughter about the past and giving them a valuable skill that could add to their lives. In the series Bitter Nest by Faith Ringgold, Ringgold’s communicates her life experiences with her daughters though using the art of story telling, traditional African materials, the art of quilting, and elements of art to make a unique story-quilt that appeals to African Americans of all ages.
There exists, in each and every individual, a desire to belong to something greater than one’s self. While there is much in life that one must discover on their own, the security ensured through the bonds of acceptance provides many with a means of identification. Such classification is exemplified in the poem “The Century Quilt” by Marilyn Nelson Wenick, where familial bonds are examined through the means of a family coverlet. Through the utilization of literary techniques, the author effectively develops the complex meaning of the century quilt.
Waniek's "The Century Quilt" expresses a young girl's intimate attachment and the history behind a quilt that she adores. She speaks about the past, present and future of the quilt through her memories and the ones she would like to create with her future family. Through her use of vivid imagery, blank verse style and nostalgic tone, the poet brings forth the true meaning of "The Century Quilt".
Given the countless advances we’ve collectively achieved as a nation throughout the past few decades, it’s nothing short of a miracle that the conflict we’ve experienced has been relatively tame, at least in comparison to previous, larger-scale disputes. Nevertheless, war seems to be an unfortunately integral part of humanity’s capability, and despite the comparative peace that has been established and sustained in the U.S., the natural ebb and flow of our world manages to miss a beat on occasion. The spoke of history’s turntable violently fell out of harmony on a fateful September 11th almost fifteen years ago. People that were old enough to fully comprehend the significance of the situation can still bring
In regards to the idea humans can be together, it is believed that it is impossible for different people to live and work together without betrayal. Kofi Annan says “We may have different religions,different languages,different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race”. This statement emphasizes that individuals are all the same race; people may look different but we all are humans.Two authors in this unit also argue that individuals should find common ground. In “A Quilt of a Country”, Anna Quindlen argues that will unite when in a critical time or crisis. Also in Eboo Patel’s blog he talks about how all humans should work together to create a better tomorrow. Both of these text help the reader understand the message behind Annans
In his speech, delivered on September 11th, 2001, President George W. Bush attempted to address the country on the heart-wrenching incident that had just occurred only a few hours earlier. On this day, the people of America witnessed terrorist attacks to three of our nation's most recognized establishments. President Bush gave his utmost effort in providing the citizens of America with a sense of comfort when they needed it most. Using an optimistic tone, Bush explained to citizens that together they will refer back to the promising outcomes of past traumatic events and experiences and use this sense of hope to keep the people of America hopeful for troubling times to come. With a new sense of unity, the people of America were looking for answers
...ese troubles side by side and together rather than as two separate peoples who happen to exist near to one another. It is as Benjamin Franklin said of the American Revolution: Better that we all hang together for we will surely hang alone.
Our country has gone through so much tragedy, but we came together as a country to be here for one another. When the U.S. falls down when tragedy strikes, through a quilt, diversity, and a memorial tree, together as a nation we get back up on our feet. Our country has been through a lot even through the bad times, but we still stand strong together as a nation Our country is like a quilt. We are all different but we are still together as one. Our country is diverse, everyone is different and has different opinions or thoughts. When tragedy occurs someone always makes the best out of it, like planting trees for the children who died.