The paradox God would not have cared for the Patriot if he had not been given by God, according to the poem "The Patriot." But, when he was deceived and discarded by the same individuals who had welcomed him so warmly before, he was very sad and disappointed in them. The irony of his loyalty was that it was never able to be returned but always only shown in action. Even though the Patriots tried to show their love for America by fighting against Britain in several wars, they ended up being hated instead. Also, even though the Patriot King was willing to sacrifice himself for his country, nobody wanted to take his place because they were too afraid of what might happen next. In conclusion, the irony of our patriotism is that it is always shown through actions rather than words, even though it is supposed to mean so much more than that.