Summary Of Paul Revere's Ride

Historical events help us in our lives even in today’s society; even though they are not alive, they still speak to us in other ways. One way for a historical event to speak to us is through books. The people and events of history often fascinate writers and provide them with subjects for their writing. The reason for this may be that an author thinks very highly of a person's behavior and wishes to bring it to the attention of others. Paul Revere is just one example of a historical person who speaks to people. In “Paul Revere's Ride,” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the author expresses a general theme that alludes to reasons why he chooses to write about Paul Revere. Paul Revere's dedication, bravery, and symbolism for his future country are

Revere represents symbolism first when he and his friend make a plan to help the people that they were fighting for. This symbolizes the unity that our country has always had. Our country is known for joining together in times of need, and Paul Revere and his friend were no different than anyone else in our country today. Then, Paul Revere takes his symbolism of our country to the next level when he and his friend use their systematic way of communication. Our country has always had a great system of government and we have always been organized. Paul Revere just used his organization and systematic plan as a way to symbolize his country. The greatest way Paul Revere symbolized our country was the birth of the country itself. When he took off through the cool mist of that April night, he began a long road to the greatest country this world has ever seen. It was not a man riding on that horse that night, it was a country. This was the beginning of a legacy, a nation. But most of all it was the beginning of the United States of America that you and I have come to love so much. Paul Revere’s symbolism of our country is an undisputable fact as to why Longfellow writes about Paul Revere as a historical