Good gathering of evidence. Now start to look at some nuances as you analyze what you gathered. Obama reads about Lincoln and emulates some of his actions, but does he directly compare himself to Lincoln? Is there a difference in doing one or the other? Who is creating the myth? Is the myth that Lincoln was a great president and by announcing his presidency and taking a similar train ride Obama will also be a great president? Are Obama and Lincoln linked in myth making because Lincoln emancipated the slaves and so it was inevitable that one day an African-American would be president? Things to think about..
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ReplyDeleteGood gathering of evidence. Now start to look at some nuances as you analyze what you gathered. Obama reads about Lincoln and emulates some of his actions, but does he directly compare himself to Lincoln? Is there a difference in doing one or the other? Who is creating the myth? Is the myth that Lincoln was a great president and by announcing his presidency and taking a similar train ride Obama will also be a great president? Are Obama and Lincoln linked in myth making because Lincoln emancipated the slaves and so it was inevitable that one day an African-American would be president? Things to think about..
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