The most significant events in Roland Emmerich’s film The Patriot includes the scene in which Benjamin Martin avenges his son’s death by the murdering of twenty redcoats, Martin retrieving his captured men from the British in return for dummies impersonating the British officers, and achieving victory of the British at the Battle of Yorktown. The film conflicts around the colonies desire for independence from the British in order to form their own government. The film reaches its point of climax when Gabriel decides to take a group of men to search for Tavington to punish him for setting fire to the church, however, a turn of events occurs once Tavington fakes his death and murders Gabriel instead. The conclusion of the film involves the French …show more content…
Tavington shows impulsive characteristics by taking action and going after Benjamin Martin without permission from Cornwallis. He remains the same throughout the film. Cornwallis, who also remains the same, likes to protect his own by exchanging Martin’s soldiers in exchange for his own soldiers. Benjamin Martin shares qualities similar to that of Tavington and Cornwallis, he avenges the death of his son by immediately going after the redcoats in order to prevent any more of his family from getting hurt. Gabriel too, also prefers to protect his family. He enlists in the Continental Army without any hesitation and permission from his father. Lastly, Susan has a forgiving personality despite her young age. She remains quiet and a bit rude to her father, however, she calls out for him once he leaves to return back to the …show more content…
For instance, the slaves and freedmen were granted freedom if they participated in the war. People were all created equal, however, some were treated as if they were not even considered a person which results in the desire for their own freedom. Also, the thirteen colonies wish to form a completely new government different than that of Great Britain. For example, the colonists felt that some of Britain’s laws were unfair, and as a result decided to rebel against the British in order to create laws of their own. The Patriot takes place in South Carolina in the year 1776, just after the French and Indian war ends. South Carolina used slaves to help in the economy by harvesting crops, which Emmerich also portrayed in his film. The most important settings include the Battle of Cowpens, Camden, and Yorktown. However, Yorktown proves to be the most significant due to the surrender of the British Army. Also, the battle marks a huge turning point for America because they finally achieve their independence from Great
The American Revolution was an important historical event in America and is widely seen as the precursor to the declaration of independence. 1776 is a historical book by McCullough about the events surrounding the American Revolution in the year 1776. The book dwells on military elements of the revolution. The book also details the military command chain of the British Army as well as that of the continental Army. The author digs a little about the politics of the time but the political aspects remain mostly in the background. McCullough writes a flowing story with fair coverage of the events of the Revolution, using detail and objectivity through reliable archival sources from both countries that took part in the war.
The Revolutionary war, sparked by the colonist’s anger towards taxation without representation, was a conflict between the United States and its mother country Great Britain. This event had been considered the most significant event in the American history. It separated the thirteen colonies from the tyrannical ruling of King George. The revolutionary war was not a big war, “The military conflict was, by the standards of later wars, a relatively modest one. Battle deaths on the American side totaled fewer than 5,000”1. However, the war proved that the thirteen colonies were capable of defeating the powerful Great Britain. Over the years there were many Hollywood films made based on the revolutionary war, 1776, Revolution, Johnny Tremain, and The Patriot. But, no movie has stirred up as much controversy as the Mel Gibbson movie The Patriot. The patriot is very entertaining but it is historically inaccurate. Too much Hollywood “spices” was added to the movie for viewing pleasures.
The American colonists’ disagreements with British policymakers lead to the colonist’s belief that the policies imposed on them violated of their constitutional rights and their colonial charters. These policies that were imposed on the colonist came with outcome like established new boundaries, new internal and external taxes, unnecessary and cruel punishment, and taxation without representation. British policymakers enforcing Acts of Parliament, or policies, that ultimately lead in the colonist civil unrest, outbreak of hostilities, and the colonist prepared to declare their independence.
“The shot heard around the world” (Gross 126), is the event that begins the American Revolution in Concord. Tension between England and the Colonies were mounting, due to taxes imposed by England. Although there was already strains within the colonies because of lack of land and resources. The implementation of taxes from England was the final issue that drove colonist to revolt against England. While some scholars of history only focus on the literal facts of history, other scholars such as, Robert A. Gross, who wrote The Minutemen and Their World focus on the sociology. Gross reconstructs the history of the revolution through the lives of the residents of Concord and the surrounding areas. He does a great job at showing the stress of life
Incohesive, long, and dialogue-heavy, Inherent Vice has all the potential to flounder. Yet under the steady (or rather, wild) hands of director Paul Thomas Anderson, the film becomes a psychedelic, incredibly enjoyable ride brimming with wit and melancholy. The film follows Larry ‘Doc’ Sportello (played in routinely magnificent fashion by the now ever-reliable Joaquin Phoenix), and his exploits to help his ex-girlfriend, Shasta Fey (Katherine Waterston, also exquisite) investigate a kidnapping of notorious real-estate billionaire Mickey Wolfmann. From there, the plot descends (or ascends, depending on your perspective of the film) into sumptuous lunacy; a mystery involving the coveted and secretive
The Patriot is a fictional story directed by Roland Emmerich, based on the true events of the American Revolution. Set in colonial South Carolina in the year 1776, the story of a war hero attempting to escape the haunting memories of the French-Indian War is put in a difficult position and is torn between protecting his family and defending his country. Benjamin Martin, played by Mel Gibson, is a widowed man with seven children living a peaceful life at a plantation, who would do absolutely anything to protect his children. When the decision to enlist in the newly formed Continental Army is approached in court, Benjamin says that he absolutely will not fight, and when speaking to Col. Harry Burwell in court he says “this war will be fought not on the frontier or on some distant battlefield. But amongst us, among our homes.” He knows that many innocent people will die, and the safety of his children will be disrupted, so therefore he does not cast a vote. When questioned about his principles, he responds saying that he is a parent, and therefore does not have the luxury of principles; once again confirming that family is the most important aspect of life to him. On the other hand, his oldest son Gabriel, played by Heath Ledger, is the complete opposite; he is extremely eager to enlist in the newly formed Continental Army, and he feels as though it is his duty to enlist and fight for freedom and independence, therefore, against his father’s orders, he enlists immediately. As the war moves forward, Gabriel is seen injured, and along with other wounded militia men, they rest at Benjamin’s home. Colonel William Tavington, played by Jason Isaacs, along with other British soldiers become aware of this and take many militia men as prisone...
The Patriot is a movie based on the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), the war fought between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies of the North American continent. In this war on American soil the colonists fought for independence from Europe and King George III’s criticized rule. The Patriot takes on this topic through the character Benjamin Martin, played by actor Mel Gibson, who is based on the Revolutionary War militia leader Francis “The Swamp Fox” Marion. The movie also features a few battles actually fought in the war and weapons used in the war. Although the movie displays actual events, people, and objects that occurred and existed during the war, there are historical points changed to satisfy the audience of the theater.
The Boston Massacre was a very harsh time in the American Revolution. Great Britain sent guards to Boston, to enforce the different Tax Acts.The Bostonians were fed up with the British guards and their taxes. In response to the taxes the Bostonians were enraged and one day they formed a big mob after several angry words were exchanged. The Redcoats became annoyed with the harassment of the Bostonians, so they fired into the mob. When the mob cleared there were dead and wounded Patriots on the ground.
What’s going on, Well today people are deciding to either join the patriots or the loyalists. Supposing that you were wondering what a patriot is, it is a new group that is forming inside of the colonies that want independence from the british. The patriots are going against the redcoats who are also known as the british. Now the citizens are starting to rebel against the redcoats and are starting to take them down one by one. They do this by waiting till they’re in range they fire. People are starting to do this because they don’t want part in the british government and they weren’t being treated fairly by them. Most of the famous patriots at this time are George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. George is now a general for the patriots and Thomas Jefferson has been warning people and writing things to convince the citizens to join them. Schmoop.com said, “John Adams (1735-1826) was, along with Thomas Jefferson, one of only two signers of the Declaration of Independence later to become president.”
One night, on March 5, 1770, a street fight occurred between a group of American patriots and some British soldiers stationed in Boston. The Americans harassed the troops by yelling and shouting names at them and throwing snowballs and sticks. A crowd formed and in the noise and confusion, weapons were fired. In the end, ...
The film, The Patriot, is a war film set back in the 1770's. This movie is based off of real events that occurred during the American Revolutionary War. Benjamin Martin, a father of seven and a veteran from the French and Indian War, is to go to Charleston in South Carolina to vote in the South Carolina General Assembly. Seeing that there is so much going on with the war, he decides that he does not want to go down to vote. After a few things occur, Benjamin's oldest son Gabriel decides that he needs to join the Continental Army.
The film I chose to view for the extra credit opportunity in corrections class was American History X. This film follows two brothers, older brother Derek and younger brother Danny. In this coming of age film older brother and former Neo-Nazi Derek has just returned from serving three years in prison for killing two African American thugs who attempted to steal his truck. Through flashbacks to Derek’s skinhead days we learn from younger brother Danny about his journey and what led Danny to attempt to live the same lifestyle. Derek is attempting to change his brothers thinking keep him from making the same mistakes that he did and going down the wrong path.
Although this gave away the plot of the film it did not make the film
The movie I decided to analyze for this course was American History X (1998), which stars Edward Norton. Though this movie isn’t widely known, it is one of the more interesting movies I have seen. It’s probably one of the best films that depict the Neo Nazi plague on American culture. The film takes place from the mid to late 1990’s during the Internet boom, and touches on subjects from affirmative action to Rodney King. One of the highlights of this movie that really relates to one of the key aspects of this course is the deterrence of capital punishment. Edward Norton’s portrayal as the grief stricken older brother who turns to racist ideologies and violence to cope with his fathers death, completely disregards the consequences of his actions as he brutally murders someone in front of his family for trying to steal his car. The unstable mentality that he developed after his father’s death really goes hand-to-hand specifically with Isaac Ehrlich’s study of capital punishment and deterrence. Although this movie is entirely fictional, a lot of the central themes (racism, crime punishment, gang pervasiveness, and one’s own vulnerability) are accurate representations of the very problems that essentially afflict us as a society.
Set in an alternate dystopian future, Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta explores the theme of moral behavior set in an immoral world. V for Vendetta is set in Britain, run by the fascist regime Norsefire which rules with hatred and bigotry. The story introduces us to Evey Hammond who is rescued by the anarchist freedom fighter V from the Fingermen (the law enforcement under the Norsefire regime). Evey is caught in V’s plot to dismantle Norsefire. In the graphic novel Evey is a vulnerable young girl who attempts to make ends meet by turning to prostitution and fails. The film adaptation portrays Evey differently. Instead of being a young teenager Evey is an independent adult woman instead who slips out of curfew to have romantic affairs with her