Fisher used ad hominem saying, “We have killed each other with our ignorance, our prejudice, and our silence,” (Fisher, 1992, para. 5). Fisher used a rhetoric device saying, “ But despite science and research, White House meetings, and congressional hearings, despite good intentions and bold initiatives, campaign slogans, and hopeful promises, it is -- despite it all -- the epidemic which is winning tonight,” (Fisher, 1992, para. 2). Fisher used alliteration saying, “Each of them is exactly what God made: a person; not evil, deserving of our judgment; not victims, longing for our pity -- people, ready for support and worthy of compassion,” (Fisher, 1992, para.
Otis Escobedo Mr. Webb Ethnic Studies Period 5 15 December 2014 Domingo “Ding” Chavez: Tom Clancy is widely considered to have been one of the foremost writers in the military fiction genre. His Jack Ryan series of novels features the character Domingo Chavez, a latino Special Forces soldier and pseudo-apprentice to the more dominant character, John Clark. Chavez is portrayed as a Los Angeles born native who joined the military to escape his gang related past. He is often depicted as being somewhat less in control of himself and his emotions than other characters such as Clark, as well as being more brutal and passionate in his than Clark and in general fits quite well into the cookie-cutter outline of the American Latino stereotype. Chavez stands tall at 5’2”, with dark brown eyes and hair and a darker complexion, he is fit in the manner of a swimmer or wrestler, not the bulk of a weightlifter.
Darby Baker Mr. Verner DC U.S. History 21 March 2014 With the Old Breed Book Review Award winning author, Eugene B. Sledge, shares the experiences he was put through at Peleliu and Okinawa in his novel With the Old Breed. This novel is his personal account of hardships he faced when fighting in World War II. Specifically, the pacific frontier of the war and the brutal Japanese enemies they fought against. This novel gives a front line point of view when recounting his encounters in the war. The scenarios are very descriptive as he is blunt, and goes into graphic detail.
Physical effects ranged from trembling, sweating, insomnia, diarrhoea, and minor twitches to paralysis, blindness, and muteness. In Barker's first reference to shell shock, Siegfried Sassoon is classified as a victim, although the diagnosis is a convenient excuse to silence him. Dr. William Rivers and Dr. Bryce are seen discussing Sassoon’s case, specifically in regard to his recent declaration however, Rivers realizes that Siegfried is no ordinary shell shock case, and states ‘This man is not mad. He has just been suppressed, in the form of a medical disorder, for freely expressing his innermost opinions of the military
Owen shows the ones who die are not the only ones who suffer. Those who get through war are also heavily impacted by the events they witnessed and it never leaves their minds. He separates stanza three to show the transition from the past memory of the gas attack progress to the present helplessness he feels as his mind replays this event nightmarishly. Owen even says, “In all my dream, before my helpless sight, / [h]e plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning” (15-16). It clearly shows it plays over and over in his mind and how helpless he feels.
J.D. Salinger Jerome David Salinger, also known as Sonny, born on January 1, 1919 in NYC, is an inspiring, renowned American author. His literature, although somewhat criticized, is what created his achievement in life and made him a legend, proceeding his way up the heights of scholarly fame. Regardless of Salinger’s reclusive life, there are many things known to the public. He was the second child and only son of Sol Salinger and Marie Jillich Salinger (Fiene 3609).
Fearing he had eaten some “bad fi sh” for dinner, Dr. Westwood called a local hospital to describe his condition. Th e numbness in his lips and face made it almost impossible for him to communicate, but the hospital staff managed to at least understand the address he gave them and they sent an ambulance in response. As Dr. Westwood was rushed to the hospital, his breathing became increasingly diffi cult. In addition, he began to show signs of paralysis in his upper body and arms. By the time the ambulance reached the hospital, Dr. Westwood’s face and mouth were completely paralyzed and he had an irregular heartbeat.
As a writer and journalist, Kershaw has composed two biographies, one being Jack London and the other Blood and Champagne: The Life and Times of Robert Capa. Kershaw’s other literary works are The Bedford Boys, The Few, and The Longest Winter. Many critics feel that Kershaw has a talent for capturing the raw emotion of war and his skills as a journalist help him find the information that puts the story’s details into place. Alex Kershaw writes the story, The Bedford Boys, in a way that puts the horror and tragedy of D-Day into a soft, revealing story. Born in Britain, Kershaw feels that those men who died in Normandy were fighting for rights of his own and he feels great pride in the accomplishments of those men.
For example, “Old Colonel Matterson thinks he’s still in World War I, Billy Bibbit suffered a breakdown in ROTC training when he couldn’t answer the drill officer’s command without stuttering, and McMurphy, who received a dishonorable discharge in the Korean War for insubordination” (American Dreams). In conclusion Kesey was well influenced during his time writing the novel One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. During the 1960’s the world was well impacted by drug usage and challenging authority to find peace, harmony and liberation. Over all according to the novel Ken used McMurphy to represent someone who wants to bring peace harmony and liberation to
“I think, even, if I ever die, and they stick me in a cementery, and I have a tombstone and all, it’ll say ‘Holden Caulfield’ on it, and then what year I was born and what year I died, and then right under that it’ll say ‘F*** you’. I’m positive in fact” (204) The above passage shows Holden's attitude on life and the fact that he is always disappointed with most everyone and everything. He thinks life is full of phonies, he doesn't trust anyone, and at every turn he is failing. Death seems like a pretty good option for good people, apparently. Fortunately, Holden winds up in a hospital in California and hopefully get the help that he needs to let go of childhood and enter the adult world with a more positive attitude on