Argo and The Patriot by

The Plot

tvasquezp — 2023-10-04 13:02:02 UTC

The story of a South Carolina farmer (Benjamin Martin) who is haunted by his past. He goes to the independence war after his son is killed by the British Army. Benjamin also assembled a militia used to strike rival forces.

The movie shows his life with all his problems and victories.

The historial period

tvasquezp — 2023-10-04 13:05:31 UTC

The historical conflict behind the plot of thje movie, is the American movement for their Independence around the 1780's. It was Caused because British people were taxing American colonists without giving away any benefits to them.

THE PLOT

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-04 13:06:04 UTC

The movie is set during the Iran Hostage Crisis, it follows CIA agent Tony Mendez's risky plan to rescue six American diplomats. He poses as a film producer scouting locations in Iran for creating a fake film, "Argo," to extract them from the country.

The Hostage Crisis

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-04 13:13:23 UTC

The historical conflict in "Argo" is the Iran hostage crisis that took place in 1979-1981. When Iran militants seized the United States' embassy taking 200 workers as hostages for 444 days.

Lifestyles

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-10 13:15:55 UTC

The movie portrays the lifestyles of the American diplomats who were taken as hostages in Iran, as well as the Iranian officials who were holding them. It also shows the lifestyle of Tony Mendez, a CIA agent who is tasked with rescuing the hostages.

Lifestyles

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-10 13:16:59 UTC

The movie portrays the lifestyles of the American colonists who were fighting against the British army during the Revolutionary War. The movie features characters from different social classes and backgrounds, such as farmers, soldiers, and British officers. The movie portrays the brutality and violence of war, as well as the human cost of fighting for freedom it also features some cultural and social details such as apparel, battle occurrence, and gun usage.

Main Characters

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-10 13:52:45 UTC

Benjamin Martin: He is a former soldier who becomes the leader of a Colonial Militia who fights for the American cause. He is a devoted father, a complex character who struggles with his guilt over past atrocities and his desire for revenge.
Gabriel Martin: He is Benjamin's second-oldest son who enlists in the Continental Army against his father's wishes. He is a brave and idealistic young man who believes in the American cause and is willing to risk his life for it.
Col. William Tavington: He is a British officer who is portrayed as a sadistic and ruthless villain. He is responsible for the deaths of Benjamin Martin's sons and is shown committing several atrocities against American civilians and soldiers.

Family and society

tvasquezp — 2023-10-10 13:58:31 UTC

The movie portrays the lifestyles of the American colonists who were fighting against the British army during the Revolutionary War.

The family and society were essential things on taking action. For example we have Benjamin Martin's situation that demonstrated how hard are times like those, portraying sad children when their parents left them behind for going to the war. Then we can see the role of the society, when important people had to decide whether to fight against British forces or not. When people voted for going we can see how some people were forcing men to fight.

Main Characters

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-10 14:02:12 UTC

Tony Mendez: He is a CIA agent who comes up with a risky plan to rescue the hostages by using a fake sci-fi movie called "Argo" as a cover. He travels to the Middle East and meets with the hostages to explain the plan and give them false identities as Canadian filmmakers.
Jack O'Donnell: He is Tony Mendez's supervisor at the CIA. He is initially skeptical of Tony's plan but eventually supports it and helps him to get the necessary approvals.
Lester Siegel: He is a Hollywood producer who helps Tony Mendez to create the cover story for the fake movie. He is portrayed as a cynical and witty character who is not afraid to bend the rules to achieve his goals.

The flag

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-10 14:10:34 UTC

In the movie, the flag represents the american revolution and the sense of freedom, liberty, and unity. The colors on the flag each have a meaning: red symbolizes values and bravery, white symbolizes purity and innocence, then we have blue that symbolizes vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

Spotify song

tvasquezp — 2023-10-11 12:17:52 UTC

Spotify song

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Scene

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Scene

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Loyalty:

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-17 22:49:04 UTC

Tony Mendez's dedication to mission and comrades, even in the face of adversity, forms the movie's most important message. His commitment extends to American diplomats in danger in Iran.

Bravery:

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-17 22:49:20 UTC

The diplomats exhibit extraordinary courage in the hostile Iranian terrain, facing imminent danger with resilience and resourcefulness. And Mendez's audacious rescue plan highlights this value.

Manhood:

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-17 22:49:30 UTC

The film challenges traditional gender roles, emphasizing qualities of honor, strength, and protective instincts in the face of responsibilities.

Generosity

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-17 22:52:39 UTC

The Canadian ambassador and his wife, risk their lives to shelter the six American diplomats that were trapped in Iran, showcasing generosity.

Leadership:

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-17 22:52:54 UTC

Mendez's clear vision and unwavering commitment inspire trust, highlighting the importance of effective leadership in complex situations.

Situation of the hostages

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-17 23:16:23 UTC

The hostages trapped in the Embassy were in a very bad and dangerous situation in which they could be killed at any moment, they had a lot of restrictions to see the outside world and could not be rescued because of murder threats from the Iranian revolutionaries. And the 6 embassy workers that managed to escape were sheltered in the Canadian embassy, in a very stressed and precarious situation living secretly in there.

Loyalty:

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-18 21:38:31 UTC

Benjamin Martin embodies loyalty in his commitment to his family and his cause. Despite his initial reluctance to join the Revolutionary War, he ultimately fights for the American cause out of loyalty to his sons and their belief in freedom.

Bravery:

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-18 21:38:44 UTC

Benjamin Martin and his sons demonstrate extraordinary bravery in the face of danger. They lead their militia against formidable odds, risking their lives for the greater good.

Manhood:

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-18 21:38:54 UTC

The concept of manhood is portrayed through Benjamin Martin's sense of duty, responsibility, and honor. He is a father figure who imparts important life lessons to his sons, teaching them about the responsibilities of adulthood.

Generosity:

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-18 21:39:05 UTC

Benjamin Martin opens his home to injured soldiers and takes in those in need. This generosity shows his compassion and willingness to help others, even in the midst of a brutal war.

Leadership

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-18 21:39:18 UTC

Benjamin Martin emerges as a natural leader, guiding his militia with wisdom and strategy. His ability to inspire and unite his followers is a testament to his leadership skills.

WEB PAGE

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-18 21:43:18 UTC

Video!

gstange2007_ — 2023-10-19 11:23:15 UTC

Our strong views on how the movies have impacted us.

Web Page

tvasquezp — 2023-10-19 11:38:41 UTC

Conflict

tvasquezp — 2023-10-20 21:49:44 UTC

The conflict is between American and British people and we can see people that is forced to fight against each other because American people were looking for their Independence. At the end of the movie we can see a real fact of how United Stated won every important battle in order to get their goals.

Theme

tvasquezp — 2023-10-20 21:52:50 UTC

The underlying message or lesson that the story conveys is about the personal costs of the war and also shows how the idea of freedom can get to serious problems in family relationships and lives.

Conflict

tvasquezp — 2023-10-20 21:57:05 UTC

The main conflict of the movie is the one after the U.S. Embassy in Tehran is taken over by Iranian militants during the 1979 Revolution. The revolution started because the Sha escaped to the US leaving Iran and generating hate. After that, the U.S. government had to rescue his people with help of the CIA and others.

Theme

tvasquezp — 2023-10-20 21:59:59 UTC

This movie gave us a lesson about the power of collaboration in hard moments, showing to us the complexity of international politics and how the media takes a big role in shaping perceptions of people.