"The Patriot" and "Glory"

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This paper presents a detailed examination of leadership. The writer uses two popular films, "The Patriot" and "Glory", to discuss and evaluate leadership examples. The writer focuses on the leadership qualities presented in each film. The writer then explores the differences and similarities between the films, especially when it comes to leadership.

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"Most movie goers will agree that the silver screen productions that they go to view have a theme. The theme may be obvious and blatant, or the theme can be nothing more than an undertone that runs through the storyline. The themes are not always evidenced immediately, but are savored only after one has been able to enjoy the film and digest its more obvious elements and truths. Two popular movies provide a theme of leadership. Leadership is a broad based topic of discussion in many arenas today, as it is possible to display and recognize leadership in many different ways. Leadership is a trait that some people seem to be born with while others learn it as they come through the ranks of life. The movies Glory and The Patriot both provide front row seats to the topic of war. The movies each portray fight scenes, choosing sides and other elements that are typical of war. They also allow the viewer to see multiple facets of leadership. As the viewer watches the two movies the viewer will notice that there are many similarities in the way leadership is shown in each of the stories, while there are also undeniable differences. It is the differences more than the similarities that outline and strengthen the concept of leadership and its meaning in each of the two films."

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