Although initially controversial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial humanizes the remembrance of war. The memorial's visual narrative invites visitors to connect with their personal experience as they view their reflection among the names of the dead etched into the wall's surface. This powerful act stirs myriad emotions. Yusef Komunyakaa's poem "Facing It" helps analyze the memorial's … Continue reading He is the Memorial, and the Memorial is Him: Facing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Through the Lens of Poetry
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Existential Awareness and Unease: Contemporary Politics in T.S. Eliot’s “Triumphal March”
For centuries, societies have celebrated the safe return of their soldiers through victory parades and other demonstrations of appreciation. That tradition has expanded to include commemorations of military accomplishments in other contexts; many towns still host parades honoring their veterans and their country’s military history even in times of peace. A widely supportive audience typically … Continue reading Existential Awareness and Unease: Contemporary Politics in T.S. Eliot’s “Triumphal March”
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