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civic-virtue
Civic virtue is defined as the soldier's acceptance of personal responsibility for the safety of the body politic, contrasting with the civilian's lack of such responsibility.
1 chapter across 1 book
Starship Troopers (1960)Robert A. Heinlein
Chapter 7
The narrator reflects on his initial reluctance to join the Federal Service, influenced by his close friend Carl's decision to enlist. Despite his father's strong opposition and plans for a conventional business career for him, the narrator grapples with the idea of service and civic virtue, culminating in a visit to the recruiting office with Carl and an encounter with Carmencita, who also plans to join as a spaceship pilot. The chapter explores the tension between personal choice, family expectations, and societal roles.