Character Analysis Artic Drift

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Character Analysis Plan 1. I chose Artic Drift by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler because it fits with my environment topic and it looked adventurous. The more action in a book the more it keeps my attention as a reader. I have chosen Dirk Pitt as my character to do an analysis on. Dirk is the main character who is featured through out the novel. He is very brave and will do anything to accomplish his task, even risk his own life, for this reason I picked him. 2. Thesis: Although Dirk Pitt’s quest to find the ruthenium had failed, his drive, determination and bravery ultimately lead to its discovery. 3. Plan for writing: Thesis: Although Dirk Pitt’s quest to find the ruthenium had failed, his drive, determination and bravery ultimately lead to its discovery. I. Why was Dirk Pitt so driven to find the ruthenium? A. The mineral is needed to reverse the effects of global warming. 1. Lisa, Scientist who made the discovery of the use of ruthenium is the college roommate of Dirks wife, Congress woman Loren Smith.(96) 2. GWU Environmental Research and Technology Lab is involved in an explosion. (112) B. Suspected location of the ruthenium was in the area he was currently researching. 1. Has the tools on his research vessel and wants to help save the environment. I. Dirk was so determent to find the ruthenium he broke several laws. A. Trespassed on Tara green property (147) B. Posed as a Canadian military ship to enter waters he was not allowed in.(331) II. Dirk Pitt cared more about saving the world than he did his own life. A. Knocked unconscious in freezing water.(147) B. Swam in front of the DAUPHINE to save the passengers lives. (324) C. Had a fight to the death with Zak Clay (chapter 85) III. Dirk Pitt made

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