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The Patriot’s optimism is unrealistic as it is more of a critique. He is optimistic only for his afterlife and no longer for the earthly life. He is not optimistic for his fellowmen any longer, whom he had once held in high hopes. Read summary of The Patriot
The Patriot’s optimism is unrealistic as it is more of a critique. He is optimistic only for his afterlife and no longer for the earthly life. He is not optimistic for his fellowmen any longer, whom he had once held in high hopes.
See lessThe Patriot is being taken away as he has been found guilty by the people. Though the speaker doesn’t express what crime he has committed, the readers draw the conclusion that the speaker must have done something against the wishes of the people. Hence, he is tied and is being taken away to be execuRead more
The Patriot is being taken away as he has been found guilty by the people. Though the speaker doesn’t express what crime he has committed, the readers draw the conclusion that the speaker must have done something against the wishes of the people. Hence, he is tied and is being taken away to be executed.
See lessThe speaker has used the word “harvest” as a satire mocking the disgrace showed upon him by the people after all the good deeds that he has done for them. Read summary of The Patriot
The speaker has used the word “harvest” as a satire mocking the disgrace showed upon him by the people after all the good deeds that he has done for them.
See lessThe Patriot is being punished because he might have committed a crime or done something contrary to the countrymen’s wishes. Read summary of The Patriot
The Patriot is being punished because he might have committed a crime or done something contrary to the countrymen’s wishes.
See lessThe figure of speech prominent in the line, “with myrtle mixed in my path”, is alliteration. Read summary of The Patriot
The figure of speech prominent in the line, “with myrtle mixed in my path”, is alliteration.
See lessMyrtle symbolizes peace, purity and innocence, mirroring the nature of the Patriot. Read summary of The Patriot
Myrtle symbolizes peace, purity and innocence, mirroring the nature of the Patriot.
See lessThe readers can see that the Patriot is being treated very harshly when the whole town ostracizes him for one misdeed, forgetting all the good deeds that he has done for them, and wants him executed. Read summary of The Patriot
The readers can see that the Patriot is being treated very harshly when the whole town ostracizes him for one misdeed, forgetting all the good deeds that he has done for them, and wants him executed.
See lessThe countymen were eagerly waiting to welcome the Patriot back home. They were all up on their decorated rooftops, waiting to welcome him back with pomp and show. Read summary of The Patriot
The countymen were eagerly waiting to welcome the Patriot back home. They were all up on their decorated rooftops, waiting to welcome him back with pomp and show.
See lessThe people welcomed the Patriot with galore by decorating it all with roses. The house roofs were decorated brightly and the “church-spires flamed, such flags they had.” People were shouting their welcomes so loudly that the “air broke into a mist with bells.” Read summary of The Patriot
The people welcomed the Patriot with galore by decorating it all with roses. The house roofs were decorated brightly and the “church-spires flamed, such flags they had.” People were shouting their welcomes so loudly that the “air broke into a mist with bells.”
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Nobody is there on the rooftops as they all no longer looked forward to meeting the Patriot whom they have now labeled as a traitor. Another reason might be because they will not be able to face the Patriot as they might be feeling guilty within their heat of hearts. Read summary of The Patriot
Nobody is there on the rooftops as they all no longer looked forward to meeting the Patriot whom they have now labeled as a traitor. Another reason might be because they will not be able to face the Patriot as they might be feeling guilty within their heat of hearts.
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