When walking through Leicester (or, if you prefer, your hometown), have you observed (a) a case of nationalism as a ‘lifestyle choice’ and (b) a monument, memorial or symbol evoking national myths and memories? Of which theories of nationalism do these remind you and what do you make of them?
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Discuss Is there a value in changing the verbiage from “monument” to “statue” for the Roosevelt monument?
1. Author Holland Cotter poses a complex discussion and solution regarding, whether or not, the monuments of our nation’s past and if they should be abolished. What does Cotter suggest the museum do with the sculpture and why? 2. We have seen many statues throughout our survey, even question sculpture similar to the Roosevelt monument. […]
