The iconic design of the Stars and Stripes on the American flag has been a symbol of hope to every citizen in America since its making. Every time an American citizen sees these stars and stripes, they are reminded of their safe home in the United States of America. Every time a soldier sees the flag, they are reminded of what they are fighting for. They are fighting for the freedom that every citizen in the United States takes for granted, yet they still bravely fight for that freedom. As children, we were taught that Betsy Ross was the woman to thank for the flag that we see today.
The stars in the Flag of the United States represent “ The Heavens and the goals to which humankind aspires.” The stripes on the flag represent “The rays of light from the sun.” The thirteen stripes on the Flag of the United States represent the “ original thirteen colonies that declared independence from Britain..” In the article "Colors of the Flag",by http://usflag.org, it is said that Sentimental writers sometimes made different meanings to the colors in the Flag of the United States. But, when the flag was first adopted in June 14, 1777, the flag's colors really had no meaning to them at all.
Wisdom in fiction has developed through the years and can take many forms in todays literature. We can see wisdom ranging from the common old wizards or grandmother figures, to something along the lines of children or teens realizing and learning pieces of life early on. In this paper we will focus on one such child, Owen Meany, from the novel A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. One’s perception of what characters are wisest all depend on how the term is defined and by what formula it is laid out. For the purpose of this paper and analysis the wisdom will be very Ardelt in theory.
The creation of the star of the flag represents honor, achievement and hope an emblem of leadership and excellence. The Lone Star Flag later became the state
The American Flag can be interpreted in many ways, for people have different point of views of the flag. I personally am very proud of the flag. I interpreted the flag as a sign of courage, pride, and hard work. One way I interpret the flag is that it is a sign of courage. Courage because the soldier or the people who died fighting for America fought with courage.
flag represents the accomplishments of great Americans wo were the first to travel great distances to conquer impossible missions marked by staking the flag into the ground. These accomplishments include putting the first man on the moon with the Apollo mission and Berry Bishop climbing to the top of Mt. Everest (PBS; PBS). Staking the flag on the moon and Mt. Everest shows America is a strong and brave country made up of strong and brave individuals. America can overcome what at one time seemed impossible. While the task might be something on Earth that requires dedication and incredible hard work, or reaching a destination that is literally out of this world that no one thought a man could walk on; the flag symbolizes all these great
At first I didn’t understand much of what the flag truly meant or
The American flag resonates deeply within me, representing the love, freedom, and admiration that has shaped my life. Not only has the American flag acted as a symbol of unity for our nation, but it represents the values and history of the lives we live today. The eye-catching colors and stars are special to millions of people as they also hold a special place in my heart. Growing up the red and white stripes mixed with the blue and white stars has always caused me to love looking at this flag. Although, it was not until I grew older that I realized how much love I have for this flag as it is the reason I live the life I live today.
What the American Flag Means to Me I am proud to live in America. It makes me grateful for all the freedom we have compared to other countries. Every morning at West Middle School we say the pledge of allegiance, it gives me a special feeling, it gives me a happy feeling. Sometimes it makes me wants to give a big smile. When I see an American flag it makes me feel proud, respectful, and it reminds me of all the freedom I get.
The blue represents justice, and the stars represent reaching for the stars, and attempting to achieve greatness. The 13 stripes on the flag represent the original 13 colonies that were a part of the American Revolution and the creators of the country. Because the flag represents so much, there are many rules and procedures that must be
The Flag of freedom and loyalty. When I see the flag in the wind I think about all those people who died to give the freedom we have today and to make Americans proud of them. The flag to me means not just a flag but something that units everyone as one and that says everyone that is welcome here. First, the flag represents, loyalty and courage and here's why I think that. Every solider that has been in a fight had loyalty to America and courage and the reasons why is here.
Throughout my life I have come from and created a few identities for myself. Perhaps, the most dominant identities that have been apart of my life are being an athlete and being a family orientated man. In this paper I will write about how my identities have shaped my life. First off I believe my biggest identity is being an athlete.
My first reaction after looking back in my portfolio is WOW! I have grown so much as a writer. The way I incorporate quotes into my text. Describing myself as a writer I would say I love to use figurative language to convey my beliefs. In poetry class
Through the writer’s use of literary symbolism by associating maturing with life experiences, readers are able to visualize how life
This is also connected because it reminds me where my family is from. My culture is based around this flag because it makes me who I am. It’s important to me because it came from my great grandparents who passed it down so we know where our