Stephanie Juarez
Ms. Lehmann
English 1-3
2 October 2019
Quindlen Vs. Lincoln
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 Quilt of a Country” and the ‘‘Gettysburg Address. “The first point to consider is equality.
Quindlen and Lincoln both talk about equality. Both agree that equality is worth striving for even though we don’t have it yet. Quindlen explains that our nation had 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 cultural inequalities 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 recognized 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 that unity is good, and they both agreed that unity can be difficult. Quindlen writes “Of all the nations in the world the United States was built in nobody’s image’’ (Quindlen 3). Quindlen point to the unique nature of a country that struggles to be united. While the authors agree that unity is a critical, difficult ideal of our nations, they saw unity in different ways. Quindlen’s focus is on unifying the diverse cultures in our country on a social level, while Lincoln’s priority was unifying America politically. Lincoln said, It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remining before us’’ (Lincoln 28). Lincoln is talking about the job of reuniting nation that is divided. Unity, to both authors, is difficult to achieve; the authors see unity differently because of the times in which they lived, but they see its value, nonetheless. Quindlen and Lincoln think that unity is important, and they both think that unity is difficult for everyone, much like patriotism.
Both Lincoln and Quindlen agree that patriotism is having pride in America, flaws and all. They also see that importance of national pride in keeping the country united. Quindlen explains that patriotism in America means being proud of our nation’s diversity. She writes, “Patriotism is partly taking pride in this unlikely ability to throw all of us together in a country that across its length and breadth is as different as a dozen countries, and still be able to call us be one name” (Quindlen 6). Quindlen recognizes 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 that 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 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’s speech the Gettysburg Address” the topics of equality, unity, and patriotism ways that are similar and different. Both authors saw equality as an important ideal, but their struggle to attain it were different. Each of the authors wanted unity for different reasons. Quindlen and Lincoln are both patriots, but they show their loyalty to America in their own ways. So, considering all of this, what do you think the role of equality, unity, and patriotism is in the U.S.?
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Work 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. “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.
The first thing we did was read Quindlen and Lincoln story. Then we wrote why they are the same and different. After we did that we chose quotes. Finally we wrote compare and contrast essay about Quindlen and Lincoln.
2. What qualifies this paper as a compare and contrast essay? What are the requirements for this genre and how did you meet them?
This is a compare and contrast essay because, I was comparing and contrast to things about Quinden and Lincoln.
3. Tell me about one challenge you faced writing this paper and how you overcame it.
It was a little challenging because, is was more then a summary and summary are easy to write.
Ms. Lehmann
English 1-3
2 October 2019
Quindlen Vs. Lincoln
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 Quilt of a Country” and the ‘‘Gettysburg Address. “The first point to consider is equality.
Quindlen and Lincoln both talk about equality. Both agree that equality is worth striving for even though we don’t have it yet. Quindlen explains that our nation had 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 cultural inequalities 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 recognized 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 that unity is good, and they both agreed that unity can be difficult. Quindlen writes “Of all the nations in the world the United States was built in nobody’s image’’ (Quindlen 3). Quindlen point to the unique nature of a country that struggles to be united. While the authors agree that unity is a critical, difficult ideal of our nations, they saw unity in different ways. Quindlen’s focus is on unifying the diverse cultures in our country on a social level, while Lincoln’s priority was unifying America politically. Lincoln said, It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remining before us’’ (Lincoln 28). Lincoln is talking about the job of reuniting nation that is divided. Unity, to both authors, is difficult to achieve; the authors see unity differently because of the times in which they lived, but they see its value, nonetheless. Quindlen and Lincoln think that unity is important, and they both think that unity is difficult for everyone, much like patriotism.
Both Lincoln and Quindlen agree that patriotism is having pride in America, flaws and all. They also see that importance of national pride in keeping the country united. Quindlen explains that patriotism in America means being proud of our nation’s diversity. She writes, “Patriotism is partly taking pride in this unlikely ability to throw all of us together in a country that across its length and breadth is as different as a dozen countries, and still be able to call us be one name” (Quindlen 6). Quindlen recognizes 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 that 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 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’s speech the Gettysburg Address” the topics of equality, unity, and patriotism ways that are similar and different. Both authors saw equality as an important ideal, but their struggle to attain it were different. Each of the authors wanted unity for different reasons. Quindlen and Lincoln are both patriots, but they show their loyalty to America in their own ways. So, considering all of this, what do you think the role of equality, unity, and patriotism is in the U.S.?
Page Break
Work 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. “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.
The first thing we did was read Quindlen and Lincoln story. Then we wrote why they are the same and different. After we did that we chose quotes. Finally we wrote compare and contrast essay about Quindlen and Lincoln.
2. What qualifies this paper as a compare and contrast essay? What are the requirements for this genre and how did you meet them?
This is a compare and contrast essay because, I was comparing and contrast to things about Quinden and Lincoln.
3. Tell me about one challenge you faced writing this paper and how you overcame it.
It was a little challenging because, is was more then a summary and summary are easy to write.