During 1776 in South Carolina lived Benjamin Martin, a veteran of the French and Indian war. Benjamin was a widower that raised seven children on his plantation that sheltered African-American servants. Benjamin catches one of his sons, Thomas trying on a redcoat expressing his desire to join the army and consequently, Martin refuses him to join the Continental army. One night, a battle occured right next to the Martin Plantation. A wounded soldier entered Benjamin’s home and Martin threatens the soldier at gun-point to turn around slowly. The stranger was Gabriel. When the battle was over, the porch of the plantation was used as a place for wounded British and Patriot soldiers to rest and heal. Even though Benjamin gets praised by a British …show more content…
Benjamin tests the loyality of the men inside the bar by shouting, “Long live King George!” Benjamin and Jean quickly exit after the violent reaction that included throwing of cups. Some of the emphasized moments of this scene are when a slave, Occam, is asked to sign to enlist and when John Billings’ son states his desire to kill redcoats. John mentions of a ghost and a tomahawk killing British soldiers. Benjamin asks John if he is a little old to believe in ghost stories. Jean trains the enlistants in guerilla tactics and they attack supply lines and convoys. During one plunder, Cornwallis’ diary and Great Danes are obtained. But, two British soldiers surrender but get executed. Benjamin gets criticized for this and realizes the militia can be better men. Cornwallis is angered with Tavington’s ways stating that his ways reflect upon Cornwallis’ reputation. Tavington gets blamed for creating the ghost. Later, Cornwallis is angered with his coat and asks why his coat hasn’t been unloaded off the supply ship. Cornwallis gets told that the ship will be unloading the important supplies first. At the same time, Benjamin and the militia are disguised as redcoats rowing to the supply ship. They steal all the luxuries and the boat …show more content…
When it is time to sleep, Gabriel gets put in a bundling bag and gets offered tea. The tea stains his teeth black from the ink inside the tea. Anne’s father watches the couple while Anne’s mother assures him that everything is fine. Benjamin and the militia attempt another plunder on a supposed supply line. The leader of the line tells Benjamin that they are on the King’s road. Benjamin whistles and calls out his militia to intimidate the British. The British remove the wagon’s covers and reveal that the wagon was a trap. Tavington’s cavalry comes and Benjamin orders the militia to retreat. The militia goes to an abandoned chapel in the swamp. Gabriel asks Benjamin what happened at Fort William Henry while Benjamin molds Thomas’ toy soldiers into bullets. Occum and Dan interrupt Benjamin’s story and tell them about the prisoners captured that are being held for treason which will result in execution. Benjamin make a plan and requests a parley with the British. Benjamin brings Cornwallis’ dogs and reveals that he is holding British soldiers for execution as well and asks for a prisoner exchange. Cornwallis agrees and Benjamin rides off and whistles the dogs back after threatening to kill Tavington before the war is