Juan Meza
Ms. Lehmann
English 1-3
2 October 2019
Lincoln VS Quindlen
Are equality, unity, and patriotism important to you? Anna Quindlen and Abraham Lincoln both thought they were crucial to the success of our nation. This essay will compare and contrast the way Quindlen and Lincoln discuss equality, unity, and patriotism in their works “A Quilty of A Country” and the “Gettysburg Address.” The first point to consider is equality.
Quindlen and Lincoln both talk about equality. Both authors agree that equality is worth striving for even though we don’t have it yet. Quindlen explains that our nation has held onto the value of equality since its creation. She writes, ‘’America...is held together by the notion that all men are created equal’’ (Quindlen 3). Here, Quindlen highlights the value of equality, not only as something we should fight for, but also as a value that has held our nation together. Although both authors value equality, Quindlen points to a cultural inequality while Lincoln faced the much more severe slavery issues of his time. Lincoln, like Quindlen, saw the inequalities in the way people in our country are treated, but he fought a civil war to free slaves. In his speech, he says “We here highly resolve that...this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom” (Lincoln 28). Lincoln wanted equality to keep our nation together, but he didn’t see the fruits of his labor. Quindlen and Lincoln both recognize its potential and pitfalls as a national value, and both argue that it is something the United States needs to continue to work for, just like unity.
Lincoln and Quindlen both think unity is hard to achieve. While Quindlen and Lincoln both agree that unity is good, they also recognize the challenges in achieving it. Quindlen and Lincoln both recognize the value of unity but they saw it in their own way. Quindlen recognized that unity is a good idea, even if we often fail to show it. Quindlen says “Amid all the failures is something spectacularly successful” (Quindlen 4). Quindlen thinks it’s important we keep trying. Lincoln fought the civil war to reunite the U.S.A. While the authors agree that unity is a critical, difficult ideal of out nation they saw unity in different ways. Quindlen’s focus is on unifying the diverse cultures in our country on a social level while Lincolns priority was unifying America politically. Lincoln fought a civil war to free slavery and to keep our nation together. He says “We here highly resolve that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom” (Lincoln 28). Both authors see unity differently because of the times in which they lived, but they both see its value, nonetheless. They also see the importance of patriotism.
Both Lincoln and Quindlen agree that patriotism is having pride in America, flaws and all. They also see the importance of national pride in keeping the country united. Quindlen says that patriotism means being proud of the diversity of our country. She writes, “Patriotism is partly taking pride in his unlikely ability to throw all of us together in a country that across its length and breath is as different as a dozen countries, and still be able to call it by one name” (Quindlen 6). Quindlen recongnizes that patriotism requires U.S. citizens to be proud that we are diverse but united. Lincoln was proud of America, too, but what he needed from citizens was devotion. Following the battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln said “We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that nation might live” (Lincoln 27) Lincoln sees patriotism as being willing to sacrifice for your country. In both cases, patriotism was necessary for unity.
Quindlen’s essay “A Quilt of a Country” and Lincoln speech, the “Gettysburg Address,” address the topics of equity, unity, and patriotism in ways that are similar and different. Both authors saw equality as an important ideal, but their struggles to attain it were different. Quindlen and Lincoln are both patriots, but they show it in their own ways. So, considering all this, what do you think the role of equality, unity, and patriotism is in the U.S.?
Works Cited Page
Lincoln, Abraham. “Gettysburg Address.” Collections, Edited by Kylene Beers, Martha Hougen, Carol Jago, William L. McBride, Erik Palmer, & Lydia Stack, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017, pp. 27-28.
Quindlen, Anna. “A Quilt of a country.” Collections, Edited by Kylene Beers, Martha Hougen, Carol Jago, William L. McBride, Erik Palmer, & Lydia Stack, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017, pp. 3-6.
Compare and Contrast Reflection
Please answer all questions in complete, grammatically correct sentences.
1. Explain the process you went through to write this paper. Please be specific.
It was pretty hard but I did go through a lot like of spending time doing this paper.
2. What qualifies this paper as a compare and contrast essay? What are the requirements for this genre and how did you meet them?
Talking about the differences and what they have in common.
3. Tell me about one challenge you faced writing this paper and how you overcame it.
I did spend a ton of time at home and at school it definitely challenged me. What I did to finish this was to concentrate really hard and give every little detain.
Ms. Lehmann
English 1-3
2 October 2019
Lincoln VS Quindlen
Are equality, unity, and patriotism important to you? Anna Quindlen and Abraham Lincoln both thought they were crucial to the success of our nation. This essay will compare and contrast the way Quindlen and Lincoln discuss equality, unity, and patriotism in their works “A Quilty of A Country” and the “Gettysburg Address.” The first point to consider is equality.
Quindlen and Lincoln both talk about equality. Both authors agree that equality is worth striving for even though we don’t have it yet. Quindlen explains that our nation has held onto the value of equality since its creation. She writes, ‘’America...is held together by the notion that all men are created equal’’ (Quindlen 3). Here, Quindlen highlights the value of equality, not only as something we should fight for, but also as a value that has held our nation together. Although both authors value equality, Quindlen points to a cultural inequality while Lincoln faced the much more severe slavery issues of his time. Lincoln, like Quindlen, saw the inequalities in the way people in our country are treated, but he fought a civil war to free slaves. In his speech, he says “We here highly resolve that...this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom” (Lincoln 28). Lincoln wanted equality to keep our nation together, but he didn’t see the fruits of his labor. Quindlen and Lincoln both recognize its potential and pitfalls as a national value, and both argue that it is something the United States needs to continue to work for, just like unity.
Lincoln and Quindlen both think unity is hard to achieve. While Quindlen and Lincoln both agree that unity is good, they also recognize the challenges in achieving it. Quindlen and Lincoln both recognize the value of unity but they saw it in their own way. Quindlen recognized that unity is a good idea, even if we often fail to show it. Quindlen says “Amid all the failures is something spectacularly successful” (Quindlen 4). Quindlen thinks it’s important we keep trying. Lincoln fought the civil war to reunite the U.S.A. While the authors agree that unity is a critical, difficult ideal of out nation they saw unity in different ways. Quindlen’s focus is on unifying the diverse cultures in our country on a social level while Lincolns priority was unifying America politically. Lincoln fought a civil war to free slavery and to keep our nation together. He says “We here highly resolve that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom” (Lincoln 28). Both authors see unity differently because of the times in which they lived, but they both see its value, nonetheless. They also see the importance of patriotism.
Both Lincoln and Quindlen agree that patriotism is having pride in America, flaws and all. They also see the importance of national pride in keeping the country united. Quindlen says that patriotism means being proud of the diversity of our country. She writes, “Patriotism is partly taking pride in his unlikely ability to throw all of us together in a country that across its length and breath is as different as a dozen countries, and still be able to call it by one name” (Quindlen 6). Quindlen recongnizes that patriotism requires U.S. citizens to be proud that we are diverse but united. Lincoln was proud of America, too, but what he needed from citizens was devotion. Following the battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln said “We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that nation might live” (Lincoln 27) Lincoln sees patriotism as being willing to sacrifice for your country. In both cases, patriotism was necessary for unity.
Quindlen’s essay “A Quilt of a Country” and Lincoln speech, the “Gettysburg Address,” address the topics of equity, unity, and patriotism in ways that are similar and different. Both authors saw equality as an important ideal, but their struggles to attain it were different. Quindlen and Lincoln are both patriots, but they show it in their own ways. So, considering all this, what do you think the role of equality, unity, and patriotism is in the U.S.?
Works Cited Page
Lincoln, Abraham. “Gettysburg Address.” Collections, Edited by Kylene Beers, Martha Hougen, Carol Jago, William L. McBride, Erik Palmer, & Lydia Stack, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017, pp. 27-28.
Quindlen, Anna. “A Quilt of a country.” Collections, Edited by Kylene Beers, Martha Hougen, Carol Jago, William L. McBride, Erik Palmer, & Lydia Stack, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017, pp. 3-6.
Compare and Contrast Reflection
Please answer all questions in complete, grammatically correct sentences.
1. Explain the process you went through to write this paper. Please be specific.
It was pretty hard but I did go through a lot like of spending time doing this paper.
2. What qualifies this paper as a compare and contrast essay? What are the requirements for this genre and how did you meet them?
Talking about the differences and what they have in common.
3. Tell me about one challenge you faced writing this paper and how you overcame it.
I did spend a ton of time at home and at school it definitely challenged me. What I did to finish this was to concentrate really hard and give every little detain.