Patriot Pen Essay

Kyle Roberts

7^th Grade

2012                                                                Patriot

If only someone could have prevented the horrendously aggressive battle, caused by the nation’s dispute over slavery. If only someone could have stopped the brutally bloody battle, that took over 625,000 lives during the Civil War. If only I could have been there to assist them and resolve their ongoing and troublesome conflict.

Our founding fathers gave up everything in order to assure themselves that America would be unlike any other country; we would have equal rights and most importantly, freedom. They put their heart in soul into the development of our magnificent land, now known as the United States; but there was one important reason they went to war: to illegalize slavery. If I were able go back in time to resolve the state’s differences, I would elucidate to them how atrocious using Africans as slaves actually was.

Our country was split into two feuding sides in 1861, over disagreements on laws and decisions made by the government. The Confederate States believed that every household should be served and waited on by various slaves, or servants, that would care for the homeowner’s every need. They separated themselves from the United States, who intended to find a solution for the ongoing problem, that forced hard labor on hundreds of innocent African immigrants. This quarrel lead the two skirmishing sides to one of the most vicious and dreadful wars in American history.

 The war began on April 12, 1861, with the final shot declaring the end of the battle, fired on June 22, 1865. This awful combat lasted for over five years, a fight that shouldn’t have even started at all. If I could go back in time to bring peace to their arguments and teach them that our differences are what make us who we are, the violent clash wouldn’t have even occurred. I wish that somehow, I could have been there to save the thousands of people, who perished on our sacred grounds, as proud Americans. Although I’d thank our founding fathers for sacrificing their time to establish our marvelous country, I would also like to tell them how dim-witted they acted using innocent foreigners as personal slaves, just because of their skin color, ethnicity and race.

If only someone could have prevented the sorrow and loss of over five hundred-thousand Americans, over something as simple as freedom…If only they had realized that freedom is a right that everyone tremendously merits, no matter who they are.

Conflict and Resolution

SPOILER ALERT!:
I am reading the pulse-pounding yet comedic novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Nighttime by Mark Haddon. This novel focuses on Christopher Boone, an autistic teenager, who sees the world very differently than most do. The major event that causes the story line to become interesting and thrilling, is when his neighbor's beloved pet poodle is found dead, having been brutally stabbed to death with a gardening tool, until dying of its wounds. Christopher decides to investigate the murder, until family secrets begin to unravel as a cause and effect. He discovers his supposedly dead mother, is still alive, and living London. Christopher also finds out that his mother and father were having marital problems; which gave his mom the opportunity to have an affair with his neighbor, Mrs. Sheers, husband. He thought his mother had died of disease, but that was just a cover-up created by his anger-filled father, who had found out about his wife's "late night meetings" with Mr. Sheers. Now, Christopher must confront his father, who may not be as innocent as he seems.

Christopher discovers that his father has murdered Mrs. Sheers' dog, Wellington and decides to flee the town and run to his mother. He takes a train to London, where his mom takes him in and lets him stay at her flat. After realizing what Christopher has done, Mr. Boone attempts to take his son back, and give him the A-Level Math Test, Christopher has been desperately waiting for. Now, Christopher must make a decision; to stay with his mother, who he has missed greatly, or go back home to his loving father, who has just committed a terrible crime.

Cause and Effect

The novel trilogy, The Hunger Games, focuses on Katniss Everdeen, a brave sixteen year old girl, who must fight for her nation's rights, against the unfair and powerful Capitol. The Capitol is the government in charge of her country, Panem, and although their laws are cruel and horrific, no one will stand up for themselves, afraid of the consequences The Capitol will bring upon them. 

Katniss volunteered to take her sister's place in The Hunger Games, a terrible bloodbath, where twenty-four children must fight to the death on live television; which is to be broadcast across the country. Katniss and her alliances refused to play by the rules; her disobedient actions, have sparked a rebellion across the nation, causing the twelve districts to go at war with their Capitol. Now, Katniss is put in charge of the revolution, and must fight for her beliefs. This is an example of cause and effect; she defied the Capitol and as a result, Katniss has to lead the rebels to battle. Now, she must defeat the brutal government who have unfairly treated their nation for decades, or lose the battle and face the ungodly punishment that awaits her.