Flags of our Father

Flags of our Father

Identify the qualities of a hero. Jack Bradley never viewed himself as a hero and felt that the real heroes of the Battle of Iwo Jima were the men who gave their lives. What role did the media play in making the six flag raisers heroes? How might these six men be considered symbols of all the heroic men who fought at Iwo Jima?
Final Essay: You have a choice of one of the following –

1. Private Tex Stanton, Second Platoon, Easy Company said, “Life was never regular again. We were changed from the day we put our feet in that sand.” (p. 69) Explain how the Battle of Iwo Jima changed the men who fought there. Compare and contrast how each of the six flag raisers were changed.

2. Identify the qualities of a hero. Jack Bradley never viewed himself as a hero and felt that the real heroes of the Battle of Iwo Jima were the men who gave their lives. What role did the media play in making the six flag raisers heroes? How might these six men be considered symbols of all the heroic men who fought at Iwo Jima?

3. Explain the meaning of the inscription “Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtue” that is on the face of the bronze statue of the six flag raisers that was unveiled at Arlington National Cemetery on November 10, 1954.

4. John Bradley said, “I saw some guys struggling with a pole and I just jumped in to lend them a hand. It’s as simple as that.” (p. 98) How does this quote symbolize the life of John Bradley? Explore why he never talked about the flag raising at home. After his death, his family found a box with mementos of the flag raising. Why do you think John Bradley kept this box when he refused to discuss the famous event?

Reading Questions (10 pts. each set)
Essay (100 pts.) 3 page minimum ALL due Monday, March 31st

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