Well, there is the fact that Arnold was a noted general, before he became a traitor. So, his act may be viewed as a failure of character and a tragedy. I have the impression that his life afterward was not a happy one.

Some people like to disparage such family connections to persons or events of history, but I think that is only envy. To me, it cements the truth of history as a personal matter. How better to be connected to one's nation? What firmer ground for patriotism?