Observation Of Black Soldiers In The Wild, By George Bernard Shaw

James Weldon Johnson author of The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man discusses the issue of race and identity in his short story. Writing in first person Johnson follows the unnamed protagonist from childhood up to adulthood, he demonstrates in different areas how this unnamed man handles his identity and his race as colored. The fact that he remains nameless throughout the story shows more of the connection between identity and race. During the course of the story Johnson’s protagonist makes the argument that identity is highly based upon the race of the individual. His journey from adolescence to adulthood as a colored man seems to play a keen role in the jobs he makes and the people he interacts with, ultimately defining his identity based on his race.

Their strong bond, perseverance, trust and leadership marks a turning point for the 54th Regiment which convinced Shaw to fight for his soldiers, to stand by their side and to be bold and determined that they will win. Although there was bloodshed and half of the men died in the battle, the sacrifice and bravery of the soldiers was not wasted because this initiated the Union to hire more black men as soldiers.

By the time training began at Camp Meigs, Shaw and his officers began work with the soldiers whose bravery would forever change public perception of Black military skills.

The struggles of many black is should never be described lightly. Many african americans were treated like animals and never was given the respected deserved. In the story, Battle Royal, by Ralph Ellison, a young African American man is trying to fit into white society that holds majority of blacks back. During the beginning, the narrator is bewildered by his grandfather 's last words. His grandfather spoke out about being a traitor in front of his family. The family was confused and concerned about the remarks that the grandfather 's had made. His words have been kept behind his mind. Soon after the grandfather death, the narrator is anticipated to give a speech at his high school graduation party located in the nearest local hotel. Little does he know, he is forced to participates in a duel between other young American men in his class in front of local white leaders. Throughout the fight the young African man becomes very concerned about giving his speech. Through the story of battle royal, the author sends the message of the struggle of poor treatment to color people and shows being meekly will help your situation.

In such a controversial period regarding the spread of slavery and state’s rights, the Louisiana black militia’s formation and involvement during the Civil War was not one without strife. The Union and Confederacy were both divergent in issues regarding the black population. It was only innate the black population would assist in the struggle which would determine their future to be free from subrogation. In order to review the history of the Civil War, it is only practical to view the involvement of black men during this struggle.

Within the first fifteen minutes of the film, Robert Gould Shaw goes to a luxurious party held for returning officers of the battle. He was then asked by Governor John A. Andrew to become the commanding officer for a newly founded regiment of black soldiers. After the request of becoming a Colonel, Douglass formally agrees to the making of the regiment as an act of honor and dignity to all African Americans. Upon the same exact day, Shaw agrees to take charge of the the regiment. Though once again, the movie wrong about the event.

Colonel Robert Shaw was a white man leading and organizing the first ever all male African-American Regiment. With the 54th Massachusetts Regiment being an all African-American Regiment there was many disparities in them and the Union Army. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was all black men fighting for their freedom, while the Union Army was fighting to end slavery and to bring the South back into the Union. Though both groups were soldiers fighting they got different treatment, the black men got paid less than the white men and got less than the white soldiers did. While the black soldiers got paid $10 the white soldiers got paid $13. With the blacks being paid less than the white soldiers Colonel Shaw sent his father a message stating, “If it does I shall refuse to allow them to be paid until I hear from Gov. Andrew. The regt ought, in that case, to be mustered out of service, as

Ever since our first arrival to the new world, black thought and way of life has been under attack from outside forces whose only goal was and is to keep the African American community from progressing. Imprisonment, murder, deportation, bombings, illegal wiretapping, and fraud are just some of the schemes that have been leveled at black power organizations since J. Edgar Hoover first took the helm of the Bureau of Investigation, the predecessor to the present day FBI. Examining what happened to the Black Panthers, particularly the murders of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, and Marcus Garvey and the UNIA, will give us a clear picture of the strategies used to destroy black political and social organizations in the United States of America.

When the history taught us that, at that time, they need soldiers; many soldiers and white soldiers were not only the option. Even African- American were highly appreciated to fill the ranks to fight the battle, but there was no such thing of payment biased in history. Yes, all of the soldiers fought bravely, thinking about their nation and family. While white soldiers were dying, even black soldiers were ready to die in the battle field. It was the time in the pages of history which made black felt their worthy of existence, when they were not treated different because of their skin color. Blacks walk as far, seep to such an extent and kick the bucket as soon, they contend. For what reason would it be advisable for them to be paid less for a similar work? Shaw and his second in charge, Cabot Forbes, in the long run observe the rationale in this ion and join their men in rejecting their paychecks. That activity is a defining moment for the 54th, melding the officers and men together into a unit with shared trust. Yet, there are innumerable littler scenes that do a similar thing, incorporating one in which Shaw is distinctly told by one of his men that when the war is finished, not a lot will have transformed: "You'll backpedal

The most deadly and violent war in history also known as the civil war, belongs to the United States of America. Not only was this war the bloodiest war in history but it help shape and develop some of the most gruesome and ferocious men. Bloody Bill Anderson was one of these men, who viciously fought in the civil war for the south. His extreme passion for slavery and war was proven numerous times as he and his ruffian’s murdered, demolished, and destroyed towns and villages in Missouri and Kansas. In Bloody Bill Anderson: The Short, Savage Life of a Civil War Guerrilla, Albert Castel and Thomas Goodrich provide a look at the "real war" by describing a gritty, brutally realistic portrait of William Anderson, and his malicious acts to protect what he believed. In this review I will look at the life of William “Bloody Bill” Anderson and what shaped and made him the most vicious, ruthless man in guerilla war fare in the civil war and how he fought till the very end. I will also look further into him and his jay hawkers in terms of the destruction and gruesome acts that took against Union troops and those in support to abolish slavery.

Born in rural Ayrshire in 1759, Robert Burns grew up in a small home with his large family. By the age of twenty- seven, Burns had published his first form of writing. In the midst of his success, Burns was treated as a national celebrity in Scotland. All of his sudden fame was credited to him being the first poet known to stay true to his beliefs, whether he was expressing his principles through writing or living faithfully by them. One of the topics that Robert Burns enjoyed to comment on through his poems is the urge for independent liberties that came as a result from the fight for freedom (Crawford 6). Burns writes “The Soldier’s Return” in 1793, which portrays all of his thoughts towards the mistreatment of soldiers. The poem

In Stephen Crane’s novel, The red badge of courage, it tells the story of a boy named Henry Fleming. This boy is fascinated in the fact that he wants to join the Union in the Civil war. So one day, Henry decides to make the decision without his mother’s consent. “Ma, I’m going to enlist” (Crane 3). Even though his mother didn’t agree with it, “Henry, don’t be a fool” (Crane 3). He is so excited to get into camp and begin his trek through fighting like a real man. So his mom packs his rucksack and he begins his journey, into the Union Army, as a young soldier doing a man’s job.

The Novel, The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane, is about a Union Regiment during the civil war that is stationed along a riverbank. Henry Flemming is a newcomer who is bothered about his bravery because there is a rumor the regiment is going to go to battle. The only reason Henry was drawn to enlist was because he wanted to become a war hero. The main conflict is internal. When Henry has to go into battle and risk his life, he realizes that there is no turning back, and he could not run if he tried. The climax occurs when he is enraged by another soldier, Jim Conklin, and takes out his anger on the confederates, impressing the lieutenant. Additionally, Wilson, his friend, and him hear another lieutenant say that the 304th regiment fights like “mule drivers.” The two friends set out to disprove his claim. For example, when the regiment’s color bearer dies, Henry assumes his duties. After continuing to face more adversity from the lieutenants, they work harder and harder to become the best in the regiment. The resolution occurs when Henry finally realizes joining the war is not about reputation or becoming a hero, it is about fighting for a cause that is worth fighting for. At the end of the novel, Flemming reflects on the war and on how he learned the meaning of true courage. (251 Words)

At the same point in time of the novel, political unrest was in action. Author Tim Stapleton writes in his article "The Impact of the First World War on African People that “During the First World War the westernized African elite, a product of European missionary schools, was still in its infancy. It represented a tiny minority who had achieved success within the western educational system, mastered the colonial language, converted to Christianity, and usually occupied junior positions within the colonial hierarchy such as clerks, teachers, or clergymen” (Par.28). This type of change in society is pretty accurately depicted in the novel. One of Nnu Egos son’s choses to go to a university in the United States after he becomes educated and this was something that would have never happened before British influence came about. The way that Nnu Ego has to send her two eldest sons to go to school represents the impact that the western colonization had on the African culture. This influence also, causes her and her family moved into a small apartment verses the typical huts made of mud and leaves. In relation, the British saw the domestic slaves as illegal. Nwokocha Agbadi knows how important slaves are to his village household, but he also wishes to please the British. Emecheta writes that eventually, he “stop[s] dealing in slaves” and “offer [s] freedom to the ones in his household. He even join [s] a group of leaders who encouraged slaves to return to their places of origin….

Every human has the same red blood. Though he or she is black, white, Hispanic or Asian it does not matter; everyone supposed to have equal rights. But, racism still exists. Why do different races of people have different heights? Was the person born that way? “The Little Black Boy” by William Blake and “Racism Is around Me Everywhere” by Francis Duggan are the two poems about how racism causes inequality. Realization of differences, fear of loss and displacement, condition of being uneducated, lack of awareness, lack of self-love, unworthy feelings, desire to feel superior all lead to result inequality among the people.