Re: A Soldier's Motivation.

Personally, I don't think you can just generalize the motivation of a person to become a soldier with one reason. There are so many different aspects of the situation. However, you can compare the motives of the modern day soldier to those of American history. A strong and common possibility one could have is just the pure desire to serve their country. Many who join the fighting forces of America feel that it is their soul duty to do as much as they can for their country even if it means their life. As a soldier, there heart is for their country and loved ones. It is who they are fighting for that gives them all the more motivation. With great risks comes great adventure as well. The average man or women could be seeking excitement and fame in their life and find a soldier's life the perfect occupation. They find their purpose in life to be something bigger than themselves. The rewards and becoming a soldier are very evident. They receive pay and discounts, but in a more sentimental sense, glory and pride. Although there are so many positives in becoming a soldier, unfortunately there are strings attached. You would be separated from those you care about for an inevitable amount of time. You also change as a person, sometimes for better or worse. The course of war and violence can really change a person physically and mentally. As a soldier, you put your life as soon as you step onto that battlefield. Your daily lifestyle is full of potential danger. Today in modern time, I could understand how someone could believe that the fatal risks of a soldier's life could be worth it. Today's society treasures the service of our citizens and gives them honorable recognition. However, during the Civil War era, I question the situation. Legally, I was not even allowed to fight, so I find the value and drive in becoming a soldier hard to come by.