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Analysis Of Founding Brothers The Revolutionary Generation By Joseph J. Ellis

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Even before the fateful Revolutionary War, many men knew of the inevitable destiny that the they will soon have to face. In the novel,“Founding Brothers The Revolutionary Generation”, written by Joseph J. Ellis, tells about the founding brothers and their struggles to overcome their most difficult challenges toward uniting their country. It goes into detail about the six crucial moments of history that led to the historical war. Emphasizing the importance of Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and Madison, the people who founded the Revolutionary Generation. There are many hidden themes within the text such as teamwork, honor, friendship, lineage, slavery, history,destiny, and veracity. The preface presents the theme of collaboration. In the beginning, Ellis tells of how the …show more content…

Ellis shows how the founding brothers were all disparate in certain opinions. To paint the picture, some of the men saw how great of a nation America would be if it were to be united, while the other half of the men wanted to be free of the British. In the end teamwork is what helped them progress to their ultimate goal, freedom. Chapter one showcases the theme of honor between two men, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. Ellis begins with the very popular “interview” at Weehawken, where Burr shot Hamilton leading to his bloody death, and forever ruined his reputation as vice president to Thomas Jefferson. Since the beginning of their political business, they have always shown animosity towards one another secretly and publicly, but what led to Hamilton’s death is the mere fact that Burr took it to a personal level.

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