The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. has sparked controversy since its inception, with some arguing that it is a fitting tribute to the veterans of the conflict, while others believe it dishonors their memory. As I consider the prompt asking me to take a position on whether the memorial is an appropriate tribute to Vietnam veterans, my initial gut feeling leans towards the idea that it is indeed a fitting tribute. Sources such as Source B (Maya Ling Yin) and Source E (Phyllis S. Corbitt) support this viewpoint by highlighting the reflective and evocative nature of the monument. However, Source C (Tom Carhart) runs counter to this position, stating that the memorial is insulting to Vietnam veterans. As I read through these sources, I will be on the lookout for key quotes to use in my synthesis essay.
An overarching theme that I notice in the works I have read so far is the idea of honor and remembrance. Source B (Maya Ling Yin) speaks to the importance of honoring those who served in Vietnam, while Source E (Phyllis S. Corbitt) discusses the need to acknowledge both the veterans of war and anti-war movements. These themes can be used to group the sources I have read, allowing me to combine them in a way that presents a nuanced view of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
In my synthesis essay, I will start by discussing the reflective and evocative nature of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, as highlighted in Source B (Maya Ling Yin) and Source E (Phyllis S. Corbitt). These sources emphasize the importance of acknowledging the complexity of the Vietnam War and paying tribute to those who served. I will then address the criticism presented in Source C (Tom Carhart), discussing how some view the memorial as dishonorable to veterans. By incorporating quotes from these sources, I will provide a balanced argument that considers both perspectives on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Overall, my essay will aim to explore the differing views on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial while ultimately arguing that it is indeed an appropriate tribute to the veterans of the conflict. By synthesizing the ideas presented in multiple sources, I hope to provide a comprehensive analysis of the monument and its significance in American history.
Read the Introduction and questions and write a synthesis essay don't just answer the question
Introduction:
The Vietnam Conflict was arguably the most contentious in American History The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located on the National Mall in Washington DC., was also a contentious choice. A wild departure from the tall monuments of other wars, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is an intersection of two reflective walls set below the ground. The walls list the names of the Americans who died in the conflict. Some have referred to the monument as a black, tomb-like hole that dishonors the survivors of the Vietnam War. Others feel that the reflective quality of the monument coupled with the park-like setting around it pays evocative tribute to a complex moment in American history.
Read the following sources (including any introductory information) carefully. Then write a synthesis essay in which you evaluate whether or not the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C is an appropriate tribute to the Vietnam veterans
Refer to the sources by their titles (Source A, Source B, etc.) or by the descriptions in the parentheses
Source A (Ayers)
Source B (Lin)
Source C (Carhart)
Source D (Remembering)
Source E (Corbitt)
Sources:
A. YALE SENIOR, A VIETNAM MEMORIAL AND A FEW IRONTES, by B. Drummond
B. THE VIETNAM MEMORIAL by Maya Ling Yin
C. INSULTING VIETNAM VETS, by Tom Carhart
D. HOW TO REMEMBER VIL INAM
E HONORING VETERANS OF WAR AND ANTI-WAR by Phyllis S. Corbitt
Keep the following questions in mind and make sure to answer them in your essay
What is the prompt asking you to take a position on, what is it asking you to do. After reading the background info, what is your gut opinion on which side you want to take. Go with one. Which sources support your position? Make an indication so you can come back to those later. Which sources seem to run counter to your position? Pick at least one of these to read for your counter-argument. As you are reading, be on the lookout for anything (quotes) you can use in your paper later Mark them so you can find them as you are writing.
f. What are some overarching themes you notice in the works you read. How can you use these themes to group the sources you read. How will you combine them? You will need to use 3 sources overall, but please don't use more than 4 (for time purposes). Yes, this means you can use a source twice For example, if you have talked about Source A and Source B in the first paragraph, you can then talk about Source B and Source E in the second paragraph. You MUST have more than one source per body paragraph. Make a brief outline and pick pertinent quotes from your sources if you haven't yet
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