Paul revere question - i reposted this question with what i think the answer is, is it right?

Question

Paul revere -
Why does the poet believe that "in the hour of darkness and peril and need," americans will remember paul revere's message? and what significance do you think this story has today?

MY ANSWER to what significance i think this story has today??

I think that a lot of people still read this story today and it is still very important because the american revolution was started by paul revere (in some way, not literally) and this is a big event in history

--- i bet this answer doesn't even make sense to you guys?

Answer 1

P&L; One thing that is important to remember is that untill Longfellow's poem was first published in 1863 (88 years after Revere's ride), few Americans had ever heard of Paul Revere. When "Midnight Ride" was published, the country was in the midst of the Civil War and many American wondered if the fight to preserve our nation was worth it. Longfellow's poem is not the story of a famous man at the center of history but a small anonymous person answering the call and doing what he could as best he could. Our history classes, which tend to impart the deeds of generals and presidents is nonetheless full of important events which turned on the actions of people like you and me known today only to those who delve deeply into our history. When Longfellow immortalized Revere's act in "Midnight Ride", he told the story of a person like us and in doing so defined an essential indispensible quality in the American character. We remember this story today because each of us at some times in our lives must decide "in the hour of darkness and peril and need" whether we will choose self interest or the common good. I hope this helps you.

Answer 2

Dear peace and love,
If your answer is for a homework assignment, I suspect you won't get a very good grade.
Saying "the american revolution was started by paul revere (in some way, not literally) and this is a big event in history"
isn't going to make your teacher at all happy, believe me.

The poem has continuing significance because the USA (and all nations) constantly have to rise to meet new challenges and obstacles. Liberty and rights always have to be defended and safeguarded, and never taken for granted.
Americans should remember Paul Revere's message because someone must sound the alarm and spread the word whenever freedom is threatened.

Answer 3

Actually Paul Revere didn't in any way start the revolution. He just warned people of Britain soldiers coming to town. My answer is that. Paul revere rode his horse to warn people of british troops coming to invade the town. Today, people look at this as a savior warning us of the dangers that are about to befall us, so we can be better prepared for it.

Answer 4

Let's hope it's true that in this hour and as things get darker on the political and moral landscape of American and other soil that our precious freedoms certainly are in peril and we NEED to wake up today and remember that history may well repeat itself. Spiritually, it would apply that we need to be aware of the signs of the times we live in and take heed of the warnings against the attacks on the definition of marriage, against freedom of speech of Christians, against freedom to display the ten commandments, against pro-life (sanctity of life protects unborn and elderly and handicapped) policies, against so many other values which made this country both free and great and good. Someone quoted that when America ceases to be good, she will cease to be great. Her goodness and strength once came from her praying Christian leaders and university teachers. We should remember at this time and as gross darkness covers the land the longer time lasts that "Proverbs 14:34 - "Righteousness exhalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." (Holy Bible KJV)

Answer 5

He exchange into to entice close one lantern if the British have been coming by utilising land and a pair of in the event that they have been coming by utilising sea. 2 lanterns have been hung by utilising the church sexton dependable to the revolution to sign that the British have been coming to Lexington and brotherly love by utilising sea. He did not postpone any lanterns. They have been hung up.