Part 1 of Essay
"I Venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime!" Daniel Webster defines: *Hero: „« one renowned for exceptional courage and fortitude; a champion; an idol A thesaurus goes a little further when it says: „« valiant; brave; gallant ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... as a prize for the patriots to see and jeer at, he is struck in the head by rocks, lashed out at with sticks, and he was spat upon. At the end of the procession, Colonel Risner arrived at what was to be his home for the next five, grueling years. He had all of the comforts home: a bed to sleep in, meals, and medical care. Well, not exactly the way we think of home, however. His bed consisted of a concrete slab with a one-half inch bamboo mat for a mattress. The stocks on one end of the mat are used regularl ....