He fought like Gibson’s character, but he was also well-known for his cruel treatment of slaves. But, Marion’s real-life character was to complex for this kind of movie.
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This movie was originally intended to be based on Francis Marion. I usually dislike fictional movies based on historical events. Later in the movie he gets thrust into the war beyond his control. Benjamin Martin understands, but he says that fighting this kind of war will mean that many innocent people will die. His experience in battles before convinced him of that. When Burwell says, “If your principles dictate independence, then war is the only way,” he is saying “if you beleive in independance, war is the only alternative.” He says that England is very determined to prevent America from breaking away from it. They respect each other, but disagree about going to war with England. Martin and Burwell have some history together. And because I will not fight I will not cast a vote that will send others to fight in my stead. Our children will learn of it with their own eyes and the innocent will die with the rest of us. Martin: Granted, but mark my words: this war will not be fought on the frontier or on some distant battlefield, but amongst us, among our homes. Now, who’s to care for them if I go to war.īurwell: Wars are not fought only by childless men.
If your principles dictate independence, then war is the only way. The British advanced three times and we killed over 700 hundred of them at point-blank range and still they took the ground. Martin: Well, then try again and again if necessary to avoid a war.īurwell: I was at Bunker Hill. We take our case before the king and plead with him. There is not a man in this room or anywhere, for that matter, to whom I would more willingly trust my life. Middleton, I fought with Captain Martin, under Washington in the French-Indian war. Middleton: Temperance can be a disguise for fear.īurwell: Mr. Middleton (A legislator): This from the same Captain Martin whose fury was so famous during the wilderness campaign? But, if you are asking me if I am willing to go to war with England, well then the answer is most definitely “no.” Mr. Should the American Colonies govern themselves? I believe they can and they should. Martin: If you mean by “patriot” am I angry about taxation without representation, well, yes I am. Howard, why should I trade one tyrant 3,000 miles away for 3,000 tyrants one mile away? ( Laughter in the crowd) An elected legislature can trample a man’s rights as easily as a king can.īurwell: Captain Martin. Howard: We are citizens of an American nation and our rights are being threatened by a tyrant 3,000 miles away. Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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