Friendships In Jonathan Ellis's The Founding Brothers

Rough Draft Politicians for two hundred years have invoked the Founding Fathers to defend their beliefs. It is understandable that as a society we place figures like Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson on a pedestal, as leaders of American independence they merit that recognition. Implying though, that the Founding Fathers ideas were in unanimity with each other would be a simple and mistaken assumption. These men, while intellectual giants in their own right, found little common ground on public, economic, and social policy. Heated debates, slander, and disagreement are as defining of the construction of the country as democratic elections.

And as Mario Puzo once said, “The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty to each other.” They have to figure out that they need to use each other to make everything come together even when times get hard and everything becomes scarce we need to work come together as one and realize what is actually happens. Also, they really understood what LOYALTY actually is, it is not just being with everyone it is relaying on everyone when everything does not go the expected way and working together to becoming a stronger team. So Odysseus finally come to a conclusion that loyalty is the best way to go. As they went through all the journeys they figure that they had to become as one because they figured out that the strength as one is much stronger that the strength of just a few who think they are better than everyone so they became a family as each journey they went through became harder. So Odysseus learns that loyalty is the best way to

Wiglaf, as I just mentioned, is a good man. One of simple proud qualities. He is a man of his word and the only mighty warrior who deserved a Leader such as Beowulf. He knew what kinship meant and was not about to let his comrades forget their words of bravery when the time came for them to assist Beowulf in battle. In lines (711-713) you see what it meant to be a good man,” And only one of them/ Remained, stood there, miserable, remembering/ As a good man must, what Kinship should mean” To give you an overall thought of Wiglaf is to sum up his good human qualities.

Furthermore, Beowulf ensures that his followers “achieve their goals through his own strength” (Loughman). He ensures that his men perform the deeds that need to get completed. He keeps himself “even-tempered, prudent and resolute” (McArthur). Beowulf stays determined in his objectives; he wouldn’t give up. Even when they find out that Grendel’s mom is seeking revenge, he “suits up again” (Post).

After college Hamilton enlisted in the U.S. military and fought in the Revolutionary War against Britain. He played a huge roll in the war when he was appointed captain of his platoon, and soon after became the senior aide to General Washington. After the war hamilton was elected to the Congress of the Confederation. He soon resigned and began to practice law. Hamilton soon became the leading cabinet member in the new government lead by George Washington.

Axelrod explains that Roosevelt was not afraid of the problems the United States were facing at the current time, and he was not going to back down against it. Roosevelt was a strong and courageous leader, which was a perfect fit for president. Franklin Delano Roosevelt seen the problems they faced just as material things. He believed that they were able to overcome the issue. Roosevelt said in his speech “Compared with the perils which our forefathers conquered because they believed and were not afraid, we have still much to be thankful for,” (page 295 online, paragraph 8) this proves that he had hope for the American people and would do anything to defeat the

In a thrilling historical account, readers encounter a young fragile nation at the hand of great men only divided by their opinions on what such a nation should become. In Founding Brothers’ Joseph Ellis chose to explore a unique moment in the American history when a single wrong move from any of the founders could have destroyed the fragile union killing the republic they had worked so hard to create. Once the Revolutionary War was over, America was facing a unique battle at the home front which was meant to decide the fate of the US. This was a battle of intellect and crucial to the survival of the United States with the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton leading the charge. These

Also, by staying loyal to his father and grandfather showed the Qing empire that he was true to both his grandfather and father, which to them was the highest honor. To Qianlong, the belief

He devoted time at the end of his presidency to making sure that America was still guided without him. He created the Farewell Address, and “its implications for an isolationist foreign policy and a bipartisan brand of American statecraft” (Ellis 122). Out of concern for his nation, Washington created the Farewell Address to establish basic principles that the country could follow after his presidency was over. Despite the fact that the creation of this address was not one of his presidential responsibilities, Washington created it to ensure that the country would not fall into disarray after he was out of power. Therefore, because Washington created an address that was for the benefit of America rather than himself or his presidency, Washington demonstrated the “good king” characteristic of

“You’re not gonna give up, are you” (Peary). Peary is Eddie’s coach and this is his reminder to Eddie that he can never give up no matter how hard the work ahead is because it all pays back in the end. “You want your moment, Eddie, you gotta do this for real” (Peary). This is another reminder from Eddie’s coach that if he wants to win, he can no longer fake it. He has to actually put forward everything and endure the struggle to get to the top.