"Glory" Reflection

Glory was definitely not just another typical Hollywood money maker. This particular movie was a joy to watch because it brought the text from our notes and book to life. Although some scenes of the movie seemed a tad cheesy and very dramatic, I think Glory portrayed the life of those involved in the Civil War quite well. My understanding of the harsh reality was quite hazy before this film. There were many realistic points that came across such as the discrimination towards black soldiers. Examples of this would be the lack of basic needs granted such as shoes. I also realized just how intense the tension between whites and blacks were back then and how they were so looked down upon. Another realistic point was the actual training and discipline drills the soldiers did. I felt that I got a much deeper look into the life of a soldier and was not surprised by the harshness of the commanders. They really cracked down on their soldiers when necessary because they know that war is not a joke. Although some of the punishments seemed unjust, it seemed that the relation between the soldier and commander revolved around respect. (Trip and Shaw). With a sad and brutal ending, the reality of the Civil War hit me with an imprinting message.