Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Zepp's Last Stand
This man is truly admirable. There's nothing I love more than tough, old men. This is such a strong story about beliefs and how Zepp fought for his until the very end of his life. Also, seriously applaud him for not receiving any of the benefits that were rightly his. We live in a world where EVERYONE tries to beat the system, I see it everyday. People being dishonest or sneaky to gain something, while we have men in their 80's defending their owner from half a century ago. I think Zepp is extremely valiant. "To some, his refusal to fight meant cowardice; to Zepp, it represented heroism. It is an ethical no-man's land. War leaves no room for subtle distinctions." This quote really stuck out to me. Kind of similar to the feeling I got from reading Kelley's monster, like living a poor quality life (one against your morals and/or beliefs) may not be worth living at all. One of the last things I think Zepp is, is a coward. Not everyone would stand up to the Military to abide by their morals. The concept of war is startling, murder to accomplish... I don't know, usually something. I find it hard to believe that violence solves anything. Yet, there is more and more everyday.
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I also thought this piece was wonderful in the aspect that it showed a man who wanted to do what he felt was right, nevermind what everyone else believed.
ReplyDeleteYour connection to "Ms. Kelly's Monster" is interesting here, I didn't realize it at the time, but connecting in this way seems to make sense. You have realized that one's quality of life matters to the individual living it, but how do the other people in the story feel about this as well? Is the surgeon in "Ms. Kelly's Monster" as insincere and apathetic as the government and military's reaction to Zepp in this piece?