The Right Stuff Sparknotes

All in all John Muir and Chris McCandless had many things in common, but conquered

The American realists of the late 19th century were notably adept at creating deep, memorable characters --whether virtuous or villainous-- who are continuously developed throughout the tales in which they exist. These authors often used their protagonists for a higher purpose than mere storytelling, endeavoring to construct a critique of the times by placing the characters in opposition to their respective societies. As a result, the protagonist often becomes an unassuming type of hero to the reader, by courageously (or obtusely) defying convention, and doubting the ignorant assumptions of society. Three such characters that were born of American realism are found in the novels The Adventures of

One of the greatest heroes the world has ever known Charles Augustus Lindbergh. He is most famous for his transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. Lindbergh acquired great fame for doing “good will” tours in Latin America. Other than politicians and war heroes no one has yet quite matched his fame. He was a genus when it came to aviation and mechanics. He advised the making and design of several planes from ones made of wood and wire to supersonic jets. He helped several countries and airlines by giving them advise on their air fleets. He wrote several documents of his journeys and of his life.

The Troubled Man Louie Zamperini a name that should go down in history. Louie could run a mile in 4:07.9 (indoors). He survived 47 days lost at sea, on a raft with 2 other people. He also survived 4 POW camps. In the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Louie Zamperini appears to be very determined and resourceful.

Tim O’Brien and Tom Wolfe are two American authors known for their wartime novels. Tim O’Brien and Tom Wolfe utilize diction, imagery, and tone; however, O’Brien emits a more colloquial style of writing whereas Wolfe’s writing style is more derisive. Each author shows his unique style of writing through numerous amounts of literary devices and sentence structure. Both authors use tone, voice, diction, and imagery to contribute to the overall themes of their books.

The name Billy Mitchell brings many images to mind. To most, he is an American hero and considered to be one of the most influential figures regarding the creation of the modern Air Force. He was a successful aviator in his own right. What many do not know is that his ideas for the future of air power for the United States military were considered insane. Mitchell was a staunch proponent for an investment in air power as he deemed it was the future of warfare, a vision he would eventually be praised for. During his time, however, his views were considered preposterous as the focus was on battle ships and other naval vessels deemed necessary for war. He was seen as egotistical as he dismantled the opinions of anyone who opposed him. His statements and arguments against his superior officers eventually led to his court martial and resignation from the military. Mitchell was recognized posthumously for his contributions to aerial warfare.

“Heroes and victims are the product of the mood they were in when opportunity came or when circumstances were at their worst” said Orson Scott Card. In every movie or television show has a hero and victim but which one is going to have the fans and watchers vote? A hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. As an anti-heroic is one who doesn 't act like a typical hero but often is a little villainous. Heroes are from many different cultures for example superman and batman. Chuck Bass is an anti-heroic main character, from the novel and television show Gossip Girls, where he is noted for his financial ambition, hedonism, and personal style. Bass is a huge

     Gung Ho, by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles was a wonderful book that discussed many important factors involved in making a company truly successful. It had a good storyline to help to tell the story of Gung Ho. When I first picked up the book to read it I really had no idea what to expect to learn from the book. The points that were made in this book were very simple and common sense principles. I say that these principles are simple, but many companies do not think of these little things when running a large business. They try to go “by the book” and get too caught up in sticking to their rules and regulations. Sometimes you just have to use a little common sense when running a business.

Many people have been born that have struck a chord with the world. Some people have become legends, patriots and even heroes. Though one person stood out among the rest, this one was not made a hero, but was born to be one. He was a hero at what he strived to be in life and he has captured the attention of the public like no other solider has done before or since. This great Canadian Air Force Ace became one of the legendary figures in 20th century air warfare. With his daring and dramatic dogfights in France, he achieved a record of 72 kills in his many encounters. His role on the ground during the Second World War training pilots changed and inspired a whole new generation of fighter pilots. This man is known

Alan B. Shepard was a man who was very influential in the U.S. space race, and in science in general. According to NASA, Shepard became the first American in space in 1961. This was a major step towards getting a man on the moon. Shepard made a second trip into space in 1971, and this time landed on the moon. To me, Alan Shepard is someone that I look up to, not just of his accomplishments, but because he ventured out into the unknown, by himself just for the knowledge of man. He was the first of many astronauts to go to space through the NASA program, and he couldn't have known if it was safe to travel through space. What he did was never done before, and it could be very dangerous. That takes bravery to do something if you aren't sure

James H. Doolittle was enlisted in the Army’s Signal Corps Reserve on October 1917. He later received flight training on March 1918. James later became very well-known because of his great piloting skills and won several air racing trophies. On April 18, 1942, James led a raid on Japan as the leader of the 79-man squadron (www.angelo.edu.) Five months after the humiliating bombing of Pearl Harbor, USA had enough; we bombed Tokyo, Japan and killed 50 civilians and injuring

Over the progression if history, there have been many true Canadian heroes and well known captains under specific air forces. Plenty of captains are widely known for what they have done. For example, Arthur Billy Bishop was a Canadian flying ace and was credited 72 victories, which made him the top Canadian ace of the war. There were many more captains and they have earned that power, thoroughly like Roy Brown did. Roy Brown was a true Canadian hero, joining the Royal Naval Air Service and being appointed as the Temporary Probationary Flight Sub-Lieutenant who was officially credited with shooting down von Richthofen. The Royal Air Force (RAF) credited Roy Brown for shooting down Manfred von Richthofen who was also known as the Red Baron. Roy

The novel Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in the United States in 1852. The novel depicted slavery as a moral evil and was the cause of much controversy at the time and long after. Uncle Tom's Cabin outraged the South and received praise in the North. The publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin was a major turning point for the United States which helped bring about the Civil War.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain Mark Twain's, The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer, is a story told from the eyes of the young Tom Sawyer. The story takes place in the small rustic town of St. Petersburg Missouri. Tom Sawyer is the main character of the book. Tom is an imaginative young man who always seems to be getting into trouble.

     Many times in life we encounter an individual that touches us in some profound way. The relation of this individual to the person they are influencing is as diverse as the personal experiences that causes this admiration. This individual, or hero, can impact and totally change the direction of someone's life. A hero can be anyone, from a professional athlete, to a public service figure, to a relative or parent. Each hero is defined by an individual's definition of what a hero is and should be. The definition of a hero has not always been this liberal. As time and the world have progressed so has the definition of the word hero. The poems Beowulf and Sir Gawin and the Green Knight are