The Characteristics Of The Cenotaph : 'The Unknown Soldier'

I would be a good candidate for placing the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier because my grandfather is a Vietnam war veteran and I would be the second generation to lay the wreath at the tomb. While my grandfather had been serving in Vietnam, he was shot in the chest. He had not slept for 2 days after in fear of never being able to wake up again. He was awarded the Purple Heart and is immensely proud of his service. My mother wrote the winning essay for the wreath laying her 8th grade year at Butler Junior High. I believe that my connections to not only what the tomb represents, but the actual tomb itself makes me a worthy candidate for laying the wreath at the unknown soldier.

Several characters are introduced throughout this memoir, some were very close friends others he did not care too much for, but he fought for all of them the same; as soldiers. Having performed his duty in

The setting is half in Canada right before the decision of war was made and the other half on enemy territory for war as that would be the result of entering war- many deaths, sacrifices , and lots of bloodshed hence the red droplet shaped items on the right side. And this is the story behind my painting on

She makes this clear by stating in the poem “Historical events will not be dramatized for an interesting read” (Page 1). She does not want to influence the reader and is only calling for acknowledgment of the events. The stillness and composure felt as one reads through the poem represents the rational grammar and language for all the irrational actions that occurred by the United States government. Long soldier also states “The memorial for the Dakota 38 is not an object inscribed with words, but an act” (Page 7). The memorial represents glory and triumph and it does not display it all black and white. This is a resemblance of the technique she uses to explain the history as she does not use a concise meter or any poetic devices, just like how there is no monument or concrete object, only an act of remembrance. Her un-bias description is powerful as it presents more knowledge by helping the reader understand the events and independently realize that injustice has occurred. This is unlike Ziadah who is suggestively stating the loss of justice and exposes it by stating “No sound bite will bring them back to life” (Page 2). This showcases the fact that the power and control by one sovereign ruler has taken away purpose and faith from the population through their terrorist

As indigenous Canadians returned home from the front and Europe in general, one of the accomplishments they made for their people was their war notability. War notability not only includes the medals awarded, but also the actions that caused them. Soldiers, such as Francis Pegahmagabow, are remembered for their abilities, not just the awards they received. Francis Pegahmagabow was a promoted to Corporal ranking and awarded the Military Medal and two bars for his bravery and effectiveness as a sniper. Pegahmagabow, however, is not the only

There is no doubt that Edward Cornwallis statue has certain significance. Although the statue has been around for nearly 100 years, it is still intact. The statue of Cornwallis was created by the Scottish sculptor J. Massey Rhind and was unveiled at its eponymous park on June 22, 1931. It was considered the 182nd anniversary of Cornwallis’s arrival and watched as the natal day. (Announcement, 1931) The statue looks attentively to forward, wears a cloak, left hand clenches commanding sword, right hand holds a cocked hat, bronze figures throughout the mottled with grooves, eyes reveal that strong ambition and tenacity of one generation leader. The statue has a straight body, burly back symbolize the courage of Cornwallis and the magnificent imperialism. The statue is located at center of Cornwallis Park, the fields were lush with grass and flowers, and tall trees are in order, cluster of dandelion open in the thick grass, the birds singing on the branch, a group of pigeons were pecking at the crumbs that people spilled on the ground. Many tourists who drove to Halifax were watching the park and the statue through the window, and they often use the camera to record here. Five clean paths were staggered between the bright meadows in the park. Some of the entertainment devices such as swings and slides are built in the park for children to play and exercise. There are often many old people enjoying the afternoon sun in long deckchairs. It is hard to imagine that there is a lot of

The tomb of the unknown soldier is located in Arlington National Cemetery overlooking Washington D.C. Sculpted in the east panel which faces Washington D.C., are three Greek figures representing Peace, Victory, and Valor. There is also three wreaths sculpted on each side, representing the six major campaigns for WWⅠ. Lastly, inscripted into the back of the tomb is: Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known to only but God.

From Trajan’s Column, completed in 113 AD, to the statue of Christopher Columbus in Easton, Pennsylvania, monuments and memorials have been a significant element of celebration and honor throughout history (Source B). Though monuments are typically meant as a symbol of honor, recent controversy over statues dedicated to Confederate leaders and generals has sparked the debate over how to choose subjects to memorialize, and the actual development of these memorials. When considering what or who to honor, one must also consider the subjects impact on history, ensuring that it is positive. In creating memorials and monuments, groups and agencies should examine the historical significance of the events or persons they wish to memorialize, and the

The title itself alludes to “The Unknown Soldier,” almost parodying it. According to Georgia Virtual School, an unknown soldier died in battle, however, the body is unrecognizable. It is also known that soldiers are tagged. The fact that the title is the way it is and the subtitle mimics a tag implies that the lives of common folk is so insignificant and uneventful that they might just as well be unknown since they are just another face in the vast crowd of people. This relays a metaphor in the eyes of the reader.

On March 4, 1921, an unknown soldier from World War I was buried with the approval of Congress in the plaza of the Memorial Amphitheatre at Arlington National Cemetery. This serviceman was chosen randomly out of four other servicemen from four individual gravesites located in France. Not only was this soldier honored as a valiant trooper, but unknown soldiers from World War II and the Korean War were honored and remembered at this site too. The soldier located in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was buried with a white marble sarcophagus on top of the grave that has engravings of both Greek figures and words that say “an American soldier known but to God.” The importance of this mausoleum is that it honors those who were unidentified soldiers, and shows that our country will honor our armed forces and respect them, whether they are known or unknown.

As I was viewing multiple artwork at Contemporary Art Institute, this piece, Relief of a Falling Warrior stood out from the rest of the Greek sculptures due to its sense of drama the sculptor attempted to create. This depiction would have constantly reminded the Ancient Greek people of the patriotic warriors that died for their empire.

Shaw was an officer in the Civil War who led the 54th regiment. This was the first regiment of African-American men (Hill 7:73). These men lost their lives for a country that at the time did not see them as social equivalents, though Shaw strived to see them as such. Because of this, Shaw earned a memorial in the heart of Boston for all to see. The memorial portrays Shaw on horseback as his men wielding bayonet equipped rifles follow him into battle. In addition, an angel is depicted watching guard over the soldiers as they prepare to wage war.

There are two important matters that the "Funeral Oration of Pericles" proves, these two matters are, the great respect that Athenians have for their warrior class and how the Athenians were exceedingly proud of their city and its customs. The following paper discusses the way of life of Athenians and how the Funeral Oration of Pericles influenced it.

I chose this statue based on the fact it was commissioned by the victor and yet it shows a great deal of respect to the fallen army. The statue of the Dying Gaul, shows a man in his

Auden presents an allegory in The Unknown Citizen that begins even before the poem itself. The phrase “Unknown Citizen” appears only once—in the title. This term is an immediate allusion to and parody of the “Unknown Soldier,” especially considering the details of who the poem is dedicated to and the fact that it is found on a marble monument, much like those one might expect to see in Washington, D.C. where the United States is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The “Unknown Solider” is a soldier who cannot be recognized after being found in battle. This sometimes-controversial idea can be interpreted to mean that many people die as unknowns because they lived uninfluential lives. Aside from this large allegory, the poem uses only a few rhetorical devices. In line four, for example, “…in the modern sense of an old-fashioned word, he was a saint” is quite an exaggeration because being “one against whom there was no official complaint” is hardly saintly (2). Another