Arguments Against William Wallace

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Madison Correia
Mrs. Storey
Period Six Honors English
12 December 2016`
Sir William Wallace: The Campaign Against Injustice
Sir William Wallace was many things; a father, husband, rebel, traitor, and legend. Underneath these titles was a man who never consented to defeat and fought with a uniquely unwavering persistence and perseverance. He was a Scottish hero who rebelled against the British chains, and started the revolution that gained independence for his beloved country. The English saw Sir William as a turncoat, and he soon became King Edward's most sought after enemy. Sir Wallace is a phenomenal leader for the Scottish but a horrible conspirator for the British. There are two sides to every story, however this one ends with William …show more content…

William Wallace killed an English Sheriff, defeated England in more than a few battles without an army with prior training, and inspired a rebellion that eventually gained freedom from England. “The difference between a villain and a hero is perspective” said by an unknown author. This quote perfectly describes the claims against William Wallace that he was a traitor, conspirator, and a menace because he was all those things. However, that doesn’t take away from the fact that he was a great leader, and managed to rally the commons for a common cause. Without Wallace’s efforts, he wouldn’t be considered a traitor. He did go against the overlord’s laws and rule, however he recognized King Edward’s attempts as detrimental to his country’s needs. Yes, he is a traitor, but he betrayed the right person for the right …show more content…

Scottland.org states that on September 11, 1292, “Wallace, who had only 16,000 men, had two major advantages. Firstly, he commanded the high ground; and secondly, the bridge would only take horse riders two abreast. However, he also faced a dilemma. If he attacked too early, it would have left most of the English army unscathed on the other side of the river and in a position to counter attack. But if he attacked too late, most of the soldiers would have crossed and he would be hopelessly overwhelmed.” He then used his modern strategies, and wonderful leadership skills to successfully defeat English forces at the battle of Stirling

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