Please read the article below and leave a comment on its impact on your view of the Iraq war. You may also want to connect it to All My Sons. Respond in an educated manner.
The story shows how this one family still hasn't given up hope that their son is really gone even though many years have gone by. The story gives insight to the actions that occur to the soldiers over seas. This relates to, All My Sons, because both mothers do not want to accept that their son is gone and they will keep believing that he is alive somewhere. The neighborhood supports the family's actions but some do believe that their son is not coming back. Both mothers keep their sons room exactly how he left it and they feel if they give up hope then their son is really left alone in the world.
Megan J This story shows us how a normal boy joined the Iraq war and was proud to be a soldier. However, Matt hated the war, and as can be seen from the description of all the obstacles they faced one can see why he would. This story relates to the play All My Sons because Matt's family keeps holding on to the idea that he is still alive after two years, like how Kate was still holding onto the idea that Larry was still alive. Matt's mom still has the Christmas tree decorated as if at any moment her son came home it would be like he was never gone. Kate in the play also kept the house and Larry's closet exactly the same and always clean and fresh. Both of these families are/were trying to keep hope going for as long as possible in hope that a miracle will happen.
Danielle Wilcox This article impacted my view on the Iraq war because there is so much that goes on behind the scenes that even the public doesn't know about. What the soldiers have to go through to save our country is such a commitment and they put their life on the line to help us. Their families worry about them everyday and hope they are safe. This article relates to All My Sons in many aspects. Both families have missing sons in the war and keep their hope and faith up that they are alive and will be found. In the article, Carolyn Maupin is the mother of Matt Maupin who has gone missing in the war. She does not want to come to the realization that he has died. Her family and friends do their best to support her and keep their hope. Similarly, in the play All My Sons, Kate Keller is the other of Larry Keller who has gone missing in the war. She is in denial about his death and believes he is alive and will come home. This puts her family and friends in a tough position because they all know and believe that Larry has died. Both mothers believe their son is alive and keep their faith.
This article helped me notice so much more about the war in Iraq. There is so much more effort that goes unnoticed, when it should really be credited. Both of the families in both this article and All My Sons are missing a son due to war time efforts. But nonetheless, they both continue to keep faith and hope for the best regarding their return. It also relates to All My Sons in a sense that some people in both instances know that their sons will not return, and some continue to support their faith.
This story shows how a normal kid joined the U.S. army right out of high school because he was proud to be a soldier, and also thought it was a good way to pay for college. Matt Maupin's brother chris on the other hand, hated war and violence and did not think it was going to be a good idea. The article impacted my view of the Iraq war because it shows how much action happens behind the scenes when the soldiers are protecting our country. It gives a good insight to the commitment that must be taken by the soldiers when they go to war, and how they risk there lives everyday to defend our country. It also mentioned some of the hardships the soldiers had to face. The story relates to all my sons in multiple ways. Matt Maupin went missing in the war over two years ago, and his mother is still holding onto the fact that he is still alive. In all my sons Kate Keller is in denial that Larry is gone, after he went missing in World war II three years ago. Both mothers are in complete denial that there son is dead, and do things as if he is still living in the house with them. Both families do not want people to forget about their son's , and want to keep believing that their son is still alive and coming back.
Marisa Lockwood, Period 7 After reading this article, I have come to realize how ugly war can really be. Yes, I have read many war articles in the past, but this article definitely portrayed the horrific images of war that many people don't even realize happen. This article relates to the play "All My Sons" because both stories show the never ending hope that a family, especially the mothers, will hold in order to keep believing that their soldiers will come home. Even after two years, the Maupin family will not give up hope and will continue to pray to his photographs. Also relating to the play are many symbols that come up in both the article and the play. The care packages and the yellow ribbons symbolize the hope that the Maupin family has, as well as the entire town of Batavia. Mrs. Maupin even keeps out her little Christmas tree year round just because she knows her son loves Christmas. These symbols are similar to the memorial tree that the Keller's kept for Larry in their backyard. It is also important to realize that war brings out hope in everyone, even if you don't personally know a soldier. Knowing that someone is out there fighting for you is enough to be grateful for.
Not only is this article tragic and sad, but it shows us how a mother's love for her child can give her the strength to help her pull through even the worst of times. I don't personally know anyone who has fought in a war, or anyone who has lost a loved one to war, but what I do know is the pain, worry, and heartache must be unimaginable and overwhelming to bear every day. I can only hope every soldier who has fought for, or is currently fighting for our country's freedom and protection knows how greatly they are appreciated and loved. These brave and giving individuals truly are angels! Rebecca Martinbianco period 2
This article really lets me see what really goes on in war, most people don't know about that part. This also relates to All My Sons because both mothers are holding on hope that their sons will still come back. Many neighbors also try helping out even though they know that the sons aren't coming back.
After reading this article I realized the realities of war and what actually happens. I understand that I shouldn't take our troops for granted. It's easy to relate to because Matt was just a kid joining the army to pay for college. I feel bad for the family it must be very hard to deal with. This is just like all my sons because Matt is a soldier that went missing for a long time just like Larry. In both cases the families refuse to believe their son's death and believe he is alive. Both families maintain faith and try to keep their sons menories alive through pictures and clothes. I think both these situations show the struggles of war and definitely open my eyes to what really does happen to some of our soldiers - Sarp Engelman
Nick D- This article really makes me think and respect our troops in iraq. The mother is really pulling her act together and was hoping the son would come back. These soldiers should know how much they are respected.
Richard Rella This article is about a man who goes missing during the Iraq War. His family does their best to believe that he is still alive and will one day come back to them. This story truly opens up my eyes to all the families that lost someone during the war and how hard it is to truly deal with it. This story is very similar to Kate from All My Sons who does he best to hold on to the thought that her son Larry is still alive. This is a very tragic story about a family who lost their son.
Robin Aspromatis This article gives me a whole new view on war about things that not many people hear about. I feel bad that his family spent years asking people to help find him just to find out the he is gone. It must have been really hard on them, but I admire that they never gave up hope and that others kept their hope up as well. It's just like Kate in All My Sons; she never gave up hope that Larry was alive and coming home soon, but unfortunately he did not. This article really opened my eyes about what happens in war and the impacts it could have on people.
This article shows the negative parts of the war. It also shows the people and their personality that makes them a soldier.The article shows the hope that a family needs. The family needs to be strong and hope that their loved one comes back. And if that person doesnt they can't be bitter about the war, but understand how that person was greatly appericated. -Janine Aruanno
After reading this article, I realized how stressfull and how brave you have to be to enter the war. Going into war is a big deal for not only the soldier but also for their family. When matt went missing his family never gave up on him just like Kate doesnt give up on Larry. Both families remain having faith and belief that their sons will come back sooner or later. Danielle A
This article helped me realize what can really happen in war in Iraq and how much risk is involved. I now appreciate the soldiers so much more. Matt was trying to do something good by serving for his country, and it turned into a tragic event. This very strongly compares top the play, because both Matt and Larry were in war and went missing. Matt's family, just like Larry's, kept faith that he was alive for several years. They eventually got the news that his body was found, which must have been awful, depressing news for the family. This situation was very similar to the play, besides the fact that Matt's death was not suicide. I am more aware of everything that goes on during war, and how sad it all can be. -Alexander W. Swanson IV
Ashley L This article is about a guy named Matt Maupin that went missing during the war in Iraq. His family would pray that he would return home, but there was one and four chance he would. I can't undertsand exactly what it's like to have a family memeber go into war because I wasn't born when my dad was in war, but I do know what it is like to loose a family memeber. This article can relate to Kate's persepective in the book, "All My Sons." Kate believes and prays her son Larry will return from war with the 3 years he's been missing, but he's be gone and dead and its her for her to let go. My heart goes out to all families that have a member in war, and I give them full respect.
scott b this article makes me angry that we are at war and this guy died for nothing but our president wanting oil.I have realtive that fought in the war i respect the soilders fighting but not the president whom caused this war. everyone say this war is about freedom but if u look closely at this article it all about protecting the oil and not the civilans they just pushed us into this war by saying they had "WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION" and they didn't then bush got scared of american finding out the real reason he in there so now he says it to fix there regeim so soilders are dying for nothing but the gas we put in our cars and oil to heat our homes.
Andrew Kallinikos This article is ironic in the fact that the soldier, Matt Maupin, originally did not want to be a soldier. He felt obligated to serve his country, and also needed a way to get through college. When the news first came in the Mom was almost relieved in the fact that he was "just missing" however as time passed a video was leaked that showed Maupin being executed by Iraqi soldiers. This story is similar to the play, all my sons because it is about the uncertainty of a son being alive or dead, and how brutal the realization comes when you find out he is gone.
Reading this article made me realize the reality of the ware and the effect if can have on a family. I know have more respect for these roops and understand what they go through a little better. i also have a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes during the war and the circumstances that the soldiers have to face. Just like in all my sons they believe Larry is coming abck and the amount is has one family. anthony governale
This article gives me a whole new view on war and how it can tear appart families. People at home don't realize what actually occurs on the battlefield and how tragic and sad it can be. A young man left for the army to proudly serve his country but never came back. Despite all the years that had passsed,his parents never gave up hope. This article gives me a new respect for soldiers and what they do for our country, as well as the families who deal with the emotional distress of having their children in battle. ~Amanda R
This article really opened my eyes to the real world of combat. The amount of emotional and physical pain both the soilder and his family goes through is terrifying especially when a loved one missing in action. The only way to get through this pain is by keeping faith as both Larry's family and Matt's family did. Noelle Ingrisano
James Masone This article made me realize the true realtiy of war. It is nothing like what people try to make it seem. Some people will sit at their home and support the war and be all excited about it but don't realize all of the tragedies of it. It also has to be terrible to lose a son or daughter to war. The parents must feel terrible that they will never see their son again.
This article was a wake up call to me about how the war really is. Reading Matt's story about him and his family was very sad. This article made me realize that you must be really brave to be a soldier and that war isn't an easy thing for the soldier or their family. It relates to "All My Sons" because Matt's parents waited around for him and never gave up hope, they always believed he would be coming home just like Kate did. Kate waited around for Larry and no matter what she never stopped, this is just like Matt's parents. Stephanie Tocci
Reading this article made me realize the true definition/reality of war. Matt Maupin was a brave man who only really was a solider to pay for college. It is really sad reading what a family goes through while their son is in war. It made me realize how much of tragedy war can have on a family. This article really showed the horrible images of rhe war. How they family would pray and pray for their son to get home year after and wait for their son to get home when really he was never going to. The strongest pair of the article to me was when it said Don't worry about me," Maupin said. "I'll be coming home." This was a very said part that could hurt anyone. This part made the parents beelive more that he will come home one day. People dont always know everything about war and should really put in consideration how bad war really is. This relates to "All My Sons" because both parents wouldnt give hope son their son has passed on. Matts parents would wait and wait, and so would Kate for Larry. Both parents didnt want to beleive their child passed on. Stephen Mundinger
This article really opened my eyes to what goes unnoticed during a war. We know a lot about the soldiers and the war itself, but we don't really think about the families of these soldiers and what they go through. This article discusses a family waiting upon their sons return from the war after he has disappeared for quite sometime. They know that there is a really good chance that he may never return, but they don't give up the hope that he will one day return. I never really thought about how terrifying that must be. In All My Sons, Kate is in denial of the fact that Larry is dead, she doesn't want to give up her hopes that he will come home, she still believes no matter what and that is what the family in this article does as well. Their hope and faith in their sons really keep them holding on and believing that something good will come. Danielle Demetri
Jessica C: The Iraq war has become so normal to us because it has been going on for so long. All we know is that our men are going over to Iraq and fighting for our country, but we never think of the individual. This article opened my mind up to how detrimental this war is on the individuals and their families. Matt Maupin just wanted to serve his country and he believed he would come home. When his parents stopped hearing from him they still believed he would soon come home. This article relates to All My Sons because Kate is waiting for her son Larry to come back from war and she still has faith that he will.
Carly G: We have become so accustomed to war we don't geniunely see how much it has an impact on an individual, their family, and their friends. This article emphasized the harships so many face when they are shipped off to fit for our country. We truly don't realize how brave these individuals are for giving up so much for this country. This article was extremely eye-opening, it definitely pretained to All My Sons, when Kate was longing for her son, Larry to return home. I could never imagine going through the heartbreak of a loved one going to war, families and those who serve this country should recieve a lot more credit than they are given.
After reading the article, I got a sense of how devastating it can be to not know where your loved one is. I couldn’t imagine waking up each and every morning not knowing what happened to my loved one. The Iraq war and the deaths it has brought with it makes me wish that none of our soldiers have to face the horrors they await overseas. It is scary to know all of the dangers that soldiers face just to keep our country safe. I did like how the article shared the sense of community of our country has and how supportive people can be during times of hardship. Similarly to the Keller’s, Matt Maupin’s parents never gave up hope and felt that the day they gave up their son would somehow know that they lost hope. Personally, I feel like the Keller’s were fortunate to even find out how their son died, unlike the Maupin’s who are left to wonder what fate their son faced. -Rhiannon O'Callaghan
The story shows how this one family still hasn't given up hope that their son is really gone even though many years have gone by. The story gives insight to the actions that occur to the soldiers over seas. This relates to, All My Sons, because both mothers do not want to accept that their son is gone and they will keep believing that he is alive somewhere. The neighborhood supports the family's actions but some do believe that their son is not coming back. Both mothers keep their sons room exactly how he left it and they feel if they give up hope then their son is really left alone in the world.
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ReplyDeleteThis story shows us how a normal boy joined the Iraq war and was proud to be a soldier. However, Matt hated the war, and as can be seen from the description of all the obstacles they faced one can see why he would. This story relates to the play All My Sons because Matt's family keeps holding on to the idea that he is still alive after two years, like how Kate was still holding onto the idea that Larry was still alive. Matt's mom still has the Christmas tree decorated as if at any moment her son came home it would be like he was never gone. Kate in the play also kept the house and Larry's closet exactly the same and always clean and fresh. Both of these families are/were trying to keep hope going for as long as possible in hope that a miracle will happen.
Danielle Wilcox
ReplyDeleteThis article impacted my view on the Iraq war because there is so much that goes on behind the scenes that even the public doesn't know about. What the soldiers have to go through to save our country is such a commitment and they put their life on the line to help us. Their families worry about them everyday and hope they are safe. This article relates to All My Sons in many aspects. Both families have missing sons in the war and keep their hope and faith up that they are alive and will be found. In the article, Carolyn Maupin is the mother of Matt Maupin who has gone missing in the war. She does not want to come to the realization that he has died. Her family and friends do their best to support her and keep their hope. Similarly, in the play All My Sons, Kate Keller is the other of Larry Keller who has gone missing in the war. She is in denial about his death and believes he is alive and will come home. This puts her family and friends in a tough position because they all know and believe that Larry has died. Both mothers believe their son is alive and keep their faith.
This article helped me notice so much more about the war in Iraq. There is so much more effort that goes unnoticed, when it should really be credited. Both of the families in both this article and All My Sons are missing a son due to war time efforts. But nonetheless, they both continue to keep faith and hope for the best regarding their return. It also relates to All My Sons in a sense that some people in both instances know that their sons will not return, and some continue to support their faith.
ReplyDeleteThis story shows how a normal kid joined the U.S. army right out of high school because he was proud to be a soldier, and also thought it was a good way to pay for college. Matt Maupin's brother chris on the other hand, hated war and violence and did not think it was going to be a good idea. The article impacted my view of the Iraq war because it shows how much action happens behind the scenes when the soldiers are protecting our country. It gives a good insight to the commitment that must be taken by the soldiers when they go to war, and how they risk there lives everyday to defend our country. It also mentioned some of the hardships the soldiers had to face. The story relates to all my sons in multiple ways. Matt Maupin went missing in the war over two years ago, and his mother is still holding onto the fact that he is still alive. In all my sons Kate Keller is in denial that Larry is gone, after he went missing in World war II three years ago. Both mothers are in complete denial that there son is dead, and do things as if he is still living in the house with them. Both families do not want people to forget about their son's , and want to keep believing that their son is still alive and coming back.
ReplyDeleteMarisa Lockwood, Period 7
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article, I have come to realize how ugly war can really be. Yes, I have read many war articles in the past, but this article definitely portrayed the horrific images of war that many people don't even realize happen. This article relates to the play "All My Sons" because both stories show the never ending hope that a family, especially the mothers, will hold in order to keep believing that their soldiers will come home. Even after two years, the Maupin family will not give up hope and will continue to pray to his photographs. Also relating to the play are many symbols that come up in both the article and the play. The care packages and the yellow ribbons symbolize the hope that the Maupin family has, as well as the entire town of Batavia. Mrs. Maupin even keeps out her little Christmas tree year round just because she knows her son loves Christmas. These symbols are similar to the memorial tree that the Keller's kept for Larry in their backyard. It is also important to realize that war brings out hope in everyone, even if you don't personally know a soldier. Knowing that someone is out there fighting for you is enough to be grateful for.
Not only is this article tragic and sad, but it shows us how a mother's love for her child can give her the strength to help her pull through even the worst of times. I don't personally know anyone who has fought in a war, or anyone who has lost a loved one to war, but what I do know is the pain, worry, and heartache must be unimaginable and overwhelming to bear every day. I can only hope every soldier who has fought for, or is currently fighting for our country's freedom and protection knows how greatly they are appreciated and loved. These brave and giving individuals truly are angels!
ReplyDeleteRebecca Martinbianco period 2
This article really lets me see what really goes on in war, most people don't know about that part. This also relates to All My Sons because both mothers are holding on hope that their sons will still come back. Many neighbors also try helping out even though they know that the sons aren't coming back.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article I realized the realities of war and what actually happens. I understand that I shouldn't take our troops for granted. It's easy to relate to because Matt was just a kid joining the army to pay for college. I feel bad for the family it must be very hard to deal with. This is just like all my sons because Matt is a soldier that went missing for a long time just like Larry. In both cases the families refuse to believe their son's death and believe he is alive. Both families maintain faith and try to keep their sons menories alive through pictures and clothes. I think both these situations show the struggles of war and definitely open my eyes to what really does happen to some of our soldiers - Sarp Engelman
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Nick D-
ReplyDeleteThis article really makes me think and respect our troops in iraq. The mother is really pulling her act together and was hoping the son would come back. These soldiers should know how much they are respected.
Richard Rella
ReplyDeleteThis article is about a man who goes missing during the Iraq War. His family does their best to believe that he is still alive and will one day come back to them. This story truly opens up my eyes to all the families that lost someone during the war and how hard it is to truly deal with it. This story is very similar to Kate from All My Sons who does he best to hold on to the thought that her son Larry is still alive. This is a very tragic story about a family who lost their son.
Robin Aspromatis
ReplyDeleteThis article gives me a whole new view on war about things that not many people hear about. I feel bad that his family spent years asking people to help find him just to find out the he is gone. It must have been really hard on them, but I admire that they never gave up hope and that others kept their hope up as well. It's just like Kate in All My Sons; she never gave up hope that Larry was alive and coming home soon, but unfortunately he did not. This article really opened my eyes about what happens in war and the impacts it could have on people.
This article shows the negative parts of the war. It also shows the people and their personality that makes them a soldier.The article shows the hope that a family needs. The family needs to be strong and hope that their loved one comes back. And if that person doesnt they can't be bitter about the war, but understand how that person was greatly appericated.
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After reading this article, I realized how stressfull and how brave you have to be to enter the war. Going into war is a big deal for not only the soldier but also for their family. When matt went missing his family never gave up on him just like Kate doesnt give up on Larry. Both families remain having faith and belief that their sons will come back sooner or later. Danielle A
ReplyDeleteThis article helped me realize what can really happen in war in Iraq and how much risk is involved. I now appreciate the soldiers so much more. Matt was trying to do something good by serving for his country, and it turned into a tragic event. This very strongly compares top the play, because both Matt and Larry were in war and went missing. Matt's family, just like Larry's, kept faith that he was alive for several years. They eventually got the news that his body was found, which must have been awful, depressing news for the family. This situation was very similar to the play, besides the fact that Matt's death was not suicide. I am more aware of everything that goes on during war, and how sad it all can be.
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Ashley L
ReplyDeleteThis article is about a guy named Matt Maupin that went missing during the war in Iraq. His family would pray that he would return home, but there was one and four chance he would. I can't undertsand exactly what it's like to have a family memeber go into war because I wasn't born when my dad was in war, but I do know what it is like to loose a family memeber. This article can relate to Kate's persepective in the book, "All My Sons." Kate believes and prays her son Larry will return from war with the 3 years he's been missing, but he's be gone and dead and its her for her to let go. My heart goes out to all families that have a member in war, and I give them full respect.
scott b
ReplyDeletethis article makes me angry that we are at war and this guy died for nothing but our president wanting oil.I have realtive that fought in the war i respect the soilders fighting but not the president whom caused this war. everyone say this war is about freedom but if u look closely at this article it all about protecting the oil and not the civilans they just pushed us into this war by saying they had "WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION" and they didn't then bush got scared of american finding out the real reason he in there so now he says it to fix there regeim so soilders are dying for nothing but the gas we put in our cars and oil to heat our homes.
Andrew Kallinikos
ReplyDeleteThis article is ironic in the fact that the soldier, Matt Maupin, originally did not want to be a soldier. He felt obligated to serve his country, and also needed a way to get through college. When the news first came in the Mom was almost relieved in the fact that he was "just missing" however as time passed a video was leaked that showed Maupin being executed by Iraqi soldiers. This story is similar to the play, all my sons because it is about the uncertainty of a son being alive or dead, and how brutal the realization comes when you find out he is gone.
Reading this article made me realize the reality of the ware and the effect if can have on a family. I know have more respect for these roops and understand what they go through a little better. i also have a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes during the war and the circumstances that the soldiers have to face. Just like in all my sons they believe Larry is coming abck and the amount is has one family.
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This article gives me a whole new view on war and how it can tear appart families. People at home don't realize what actually occurs on the battlefield and how tragic and sad it can be. A young man left for the army to proudly serve his country but never came back. Despite all the years that had passsed,his parents never gave up hope. This article gives me a new respect for soldiers and what they do for our country, as well as the families who deal with the emotional distress of having their children in battle. ~Amanda R
ReplyDeleteThis article really opened my eyes to the real world of combat. The amount of emotional and physical pain both the soilder and his family goes through is terrifying especially when a loved one missing in action. The only way to get through this pain is by keeping faith as both Larry's family and Matt's family did.
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James Masone
ReplyDeleteThis article made me realize the true realtiy of war. It is nothing like what people try to make it seem. Some people will sit at their home and support the war and be all excited about it but don't realize all of the tragedies of it. It also has to be terrible to lose a son or daughter to war. The parents must feel terrible that they will never see their son again.
This article was a wake up call to me about how the war really is. Reading Matt's story about him and his family was very sad. This article made me realize that you must be really brave to be a soldier and that war isn't an easy thing for the soldier or their family. It relates to "All My Sons" because Matt's parents waited around for him and never gave up hope, they always believed he would be coming home just like Kate did. Kate waited around for Larry and no matter what she never stopped, this is just like Matt's parents.
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Reading this article made me realize the true definition/reality of war. Matt Maupin was a brave man who only really was a solider to pay for college. It is really sad reading what a family goes through while their son is in war. It made me realize how much of tragedy war can have on a family. This article really showed the horrible images of rhe war. How they family would pray and pray for their son to get home year after and wait for their son to get home when really he was never going to. The strongest pair of the article to me was when it said Don't worry about me," Maupin said. "I'll be coming home." This was a very said part that could hurt anyone. This part made the parents beelive more that he will come home one day. People dont always know everything about war and should really put in consideration how bad war really is. This relates to "All My Sons" because both parents wouldnt give hope son their son has passed on. Matts parents would wait and wait, and so would Kate for Larry. Both parents didnt want to beleive their child passed on.
ReplyDeleteStephen Mundinger
This article really opened my eyes to what goes unnoticed during a war. We know a lot about the soldiers and the war itself, but we don't really think about the families of these soldiers and what they go through. This article discusses a family waiting upon their sons return from the war after he has disappeared for quite sometime. They know that there is a really good chance that he may never return, but they don't give up the hope that he will one day return. I never really thought about how terrifying that must be. In All My Sons, Kate is in denial of the fact that Larry is dead, she doesn't want to give up her hopes that he will come home, she still believes no matter what and that is what the family in this article does as well. Their hope and faith in their sons really keep them holding on and believing that something good will come.
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Jessica C: The Iraq war has become so normal to us because it has been going on for so long. All we know is that our men are going over to Iraq and fighting for our country, but we never think of the individual. This article opened my mind up to how detrimental this war is on the individuals and their families. Matt Maupin just wanted to serve his country and he believed he would come home. When his parents stopped hearing from him they still believed he would soon come home. This article relates to All My Sons because Kate is waiting for her son Larry to come back from war and she still has faith that he will.
ReplyDeleteCarly G:
ReplyDeleteWe have become so accustomed to war we don't geniunely see how much it has an impact on an individual, their family, and their friends. This article emphasized the harships so many face when they are shipped off to fit for our country. We truly don't realize how brave these individuals are for giving up so much for this country. This article was extremely eye-opening, it definitely pretained to All My Sons, when Kate was longing for her son, Larry to return home. I could never imagine going through the heartbreak of a loved one going to war, families and those who serve this country should recieve a lot more credit than they are given.
After reading the article, I got a sense of how devastating it can be to not know where your loved one is. I couldn’t imagine waking up each and every morning not knowing what happened to my loved one. The Iraq war and the deaths it has brought with it makes me wish that none of our soldiers have to face the horrors they await overseas. It is scary to know all of the dangers that soldiers face just to keep our country safe. I did like how the article shared the sense of community of our country has and how supportive people can be during times of hardship. Similarly to the Keller’s, Matt Maupin’s parents never gave up hope and felt that the day they gave up their son would somehow know that they lost hope. Personally, I feel like the Keller’s were fortunate to even find out how their son died, unlike the Maupin’s who are left to wonder what fate their son faced. -Rhiannon O'Callaghan
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