Essay

This essay had tons to do with the book. In march of the flag a reference is made to patriotism. A reference to patriotism is also made in Johnny got his gun. In Johnny got his Gun the main character is hidden from the public in the attempt to maintain the primary role of patriotism in the joining of war. If people were to see the potential dangers of the war in a form as tangible as what has happened to Joe it is thought that the people would no longer adress patriotism as the primary aspect of war but would rather think of the death, pain, and permanent injuries that occur so commonly. Because the size of the army of a nation is a determining factor of it's success and intimidating enemies away from war. Because of these obvious benefits, it is necessary for the nation to limit the viewing of the broken man lest the nation's people choose not to koin the war, revolt, and cause death and destruction to befall the nation as other armies who have not been so tainted can ravage the earth where are families and livelihood once remained under the happy protection of the willing army.