The following is a response for my English 2010 class. I am commenting on what it means to be an American citizen. As well as my thoughts on if the Rereading America text will challenge my current opinions.
For me, being an American is both a privelege and an honor. I love the patriotic feeling I get when I read historical fiction books. I know, call me wierd but, I like to read about the American fore fathers and all those who sacrificed so I can have the life I enjoy today. America is centered around the fact that all humans have the right to life, liberty and happiness. This is the land of oppurtinity for any person to follow their dream and have joy in the journey.
Rereading America seems to be a book that will allow me to see different points of view on subjects that are, to me, black and white. I highly doubt that anything this book or any person says will influence or change my opinion about the country that I love, or what it means to be a part of it. Although I understand that America is not complete perfection, I hold strong to the morals and beleifs by which it was founded. I believe it to be the best place on Earth to live beccause any person has the opportunity to obtain and education, have a family, worship thier father in heaven and have all the happiness the world can offer.
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Maddi, I love historical fiction books as well. In fact, anything to do with American History is fascinating to me. When reading history books, you really do begin to understand how significantly different America is than other countries. We are so lucky to be here.
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