The Man Without a Country Questions and Answers
The Man Without a Country
What is Philip Nolan guilty of in "The Man Without a Country" and why is he stateless?
Philip Nolan is guilty of cursing the United States during the trial of Aaron Burr, where he was implicated as a co-conspirator in Burr's treason. As punishment, he was sentenced to life imprisonment...
The Man Without a Country
What action did Philip Nolan take when his ship was attacked in "The Man Without a Country"?
When Philip Nolan's ship is attacked in "The Man Without a Country," Nolan takes decisive action by taking command of the cannon after the American officer and crew are killed by a British...
The Man Without a Country
How did reading "The Lay of the Last Minstrel" off the coast of Egypt change Philip Nolan?
Reading "The Lay of the Last Minstrel" profoundly changed Philip Nolan by awakening a deep sense of remorse and patriotism. The poem's reflection on one's native land resonated with Nolan, breaking...