My Brother Sam Is Dead

My Brother Sam Is Dead | Social Sensitivity

Although most contemporary young adults are aware of the horror and suffering that attend warfare, they are, nonetheless, frequently exposed to books and films that glorify past conflicts. Writers often depict the American Revolution as a clearcut moral struggle that witnessed the triumph of freedomloving patriots over their oppressors. My Brother Sam Is Dead refuses to simplify the issues surrounding either the American Revolution or war in general. Mr. Meeker's Loyalist beliefs stem from his desire to maintain his business and protect his family; Sam's patriotism encourages him to...

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