“Sua sponte”, which is Latin for “Of their own accord” has a few contexts. In law, it means an action taken without request from other people or parties, often by a judge. In the military, it is the motto of the U.S. Army’s 75th Airborne Ranger Regiment. Both contexts are relevant to the novel of Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy, the story of the origin of an international NATO-based joint special operations/counterterrorism task force. All of the plans are in place for “the Project”, directed by Horizon Corporation CEO Dr. John Brightling and his security assistant/CEO of Global Security, Inc. Bill Henriksen. Tough and lethal, the virus Shiva has finally finished testing and is ready for use at the Olympics in Australia as the Project’s …show more content…
Eventually, an all-out battle occurs in and around the hospital, and everyone in the PIRA cell is either killed or captured. Incensed at the attack on his mother-in-law and his pregnant wife, and also therefore his future son, Chavez is more than willing to resort to a few “old-fashioned” techniques to get the Irishmen talking. Not to mention they killed two of his colleagues and injured four more; among the injured is his Team One counterpart Peter Covington (“Rainbow One-Six”) and the assistant director of Rainbow Alistair Stanley (“Rainbow Five”). Who would dare think that they could possibly hurt, much less take out, some of the best-trained special forces operators in the entire world? A bruised ego and dead colleagues prove to be a toxic mix for the ex-7th Light Infantry Division soldier. On the other side, more humane instincts appeal to him. After all, Chavez is a professional soldier; having that title means that he can inflict whatever pain is necessary on enemy combatants on the battlefield, but once they are no longer on the battlefield, they are no longer combatants, and the rules say you cannot harm non-combatants. Despicable acts, such as torture, are things terrorists do, and are therefore beneath him. Both parts of his conscience tug at him intensely for a few hours, which is not a very long time,
Throughout each paragraph, Chavez continuously mentions and contrasts nonviolence to violence. In paragraph 4, he speaks of the effects of violence, “violence will be escalated and there will be many injuries and perhaps deaths on both sides or there will be a total demoralization on the workers” (Chavez, Paragraph 4). Chavez has already established that his topic of nonviolence is in relation to farm workers and is telling those people how regressive violence as a strategy is to their movement. Defending the nonviolent resistance with the impact of injury, death, and demoralization of workers as an effect of a violent resistance.
Chavez uses rhetorical choices such as pathos in his speech to obtain sympathy from his audience. He wants people to understand that supporting violence will lead to the deaths of innocent lives. Chavez uses words like “injury” and “death” to evoke the readers while he explains how violence can end a life. These words are strong terms which provokes the audience’s emotions. For example, “violence will escalate… many injuries and deaths…” (Chavez). Chavez wants the readers to know that violence isn’t the only solution to problems because eventually
Chavez compares his argument with his opposition’s argument of violent resistance. This contrast makes one argument seem better. The author promotes nonviolent resistance as “our means of achieving justice for our people,” which may seem like a lofty task, but not when the other option “brings no honor to any class or community.” Blatantly minimizing violence reveals its
Although he acknowledges the frustration and anger people feel when they are “faced with seemingly insurmountable odds”, he emphasizes the need to have patience in order to achieve “justice for our people”, thus excluding those who wish to “espouse violence” onto the people. Chavez’s appeal to morality and powerful choice of words greatly promotes his cause meanwhile stigmatizing the usage of nonviolence and the suffering that comes along with it.
The novel, The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy, takes place in the height of the Cold War in the 60 's. The story begins with Captain Marko Aleksandrovich Ramius setting out to sea in the submarine Red October on a mission for his country, the USSR. As time progresses in the submarine we learn that Ramius plans to defect to the United States as he has become inceasingly disgruntled with Soviet rule after the death of his beloved wife. Despite the odd 's stacked against Ramius and even USSR loyalists aboard his sub, he continues on his goal of getting him and his men to the United States to escape what he sees as corrupt rule. Russia however does find out about Ramius ' betrayal and sends their entire fleet after the Red October, as it
He fought for the rights of people and believed that non violence was the only way to make a change stating that, “If, for every violent act committed against us, we respond with non violence, we attract people's support”. When those who did not support Chavez noticed that he was fighting for his people’s rights, they would respond with violence. Chavez tells the people who are protesting and supporting along his side, that they should not fall under those same circumstances. Cesar Chavez uses casual relationship to contrast the actions of those who are against
n the story The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, it is very hard to miss the odd behaviors of General zaroffboth before and after revealing his hunt for men. After revealing his intentions, zaroff acts as if his game is a normal part of his life and does not acknowledge his hunt as anything abnormal. However, these aspects of Zaroff's character does not necessarily mean he is guilty of his acts. General Zaroffis not guilty of murder because of his presumed insanity throughout the story and his lack of the perception of right and wrong,as well as a lack of empathy. In the story, Zaroff's personality is observed as a little more than strange, especially considering how open he is with Rainsford about his game. I am strong. Why should I
The comparison of violence to nonviolence highlights Chavez’s argument that nonviolence is the only way to achieve positive results. Chavez characterizes violence as a temporary solution in which “people suffer.” This description of violence as a last resort that results out of frustration is in stark contrast to Chavez’s characterization of nonviolence. Nonviolence stems from oppression. It is exercised as a form of self-determination
After describing the power of nonviolence then integrating, “nonviolence supports you if you have a just and moral cause,” Chavez demonstrates how well-rounded nonviolence can be. If nonviolence can get the job done and protect the lives of humans, then the is no further reason to continue searching for answers. Nonviolence it the only answer. At the end of the passage, Chavez writes, “time is our ally,” this again validates nonviolent actions. Such as waiting, that these actions will result positively and by no means do any human lives need to be lost in the pursuit for
Thomas Jefferson said, “My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.” The National Security Agency (NSA), established by the National Security Act of 1947, exists to safeguard American citizens against terror threats and foreign intelligence.(National Archives) Since the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, the NSA, through the guise of the Patriot Act, has been investigating American citizens who are not suspect of law breaking. President George W. Bush enacted the Patriot Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 [Britannica]) in October 2001, but current President Barack Obama furthered its parameters via Executive Orders such as EO’s 13526 and 13549 (Federal Register). The Agency’s private investigations have caused public suspicion. This concern was validated by the revelation of the government’s collection of metadata (phone history), storage of text messages, possession of spy programs, and proof of the wire tapping of two-country related phone calls after Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor, leaked private information to the public in May/June of 2013. (Britannica)
The movie, Ceaser Chavez, displays just how much Chavez himself had to deal with. Some scenes that display this throughout the film include the scene towards the beginning where the town's Sheriff confronts Chavez about suspecting a group of communist. Chavez stands up for his people in this scene by taking on the Sheriffs threats and being honest. Another scene that shows how hard it was for Chavez to deal with being in his position was when he brings together his people and asks of them to stop the violence and explains the importance of promoting peace. In this scene, we can see where someone urges to go against him and calls him out for his decision, however, Chavez stands on what he beliefs and states that anyone to break this rule will be kicked out of the Union. This scene really
Chavez uses theoretical events and logic to show what would happen if one were to resort to violence, because it shows the reader how things could turn out if that’s how the world dealt with anger and what they we're opposed to. Chavez demonstrates this when he states, “If we resort to
Chavez uses pathos to appeal to Barr and his indifferent feelings toward the strike. Barr believes the tactics they use are violent, but Chavez demonstrates why the protest is peaceful. Chavez says the strikers “are well trained for struggle.” Chavez’s use of diction insinuates that most Mexicans are used to the struggle within the workforce and don’t want to handle the manner violently. The use of the quote is to make sure that Barr knows that the protest is meant to be peaceful because the
Tom Clancy faced and met many challenges in life. He wanted to join the Military but he couldn't. So in that case he became an author of Contemporary Literature, which lead him to his most famous piece of work, The Hunt for Red October. For this book Clancy won the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for literary achievement from the, Navy League of the United States. He always wrote in school and when he wanted to join the military to become a reporter. The Hunt for Red October, Tom Clancy’s most famous published novel still being his first.
The setting in “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell is crucial to the plot of the story. For instance the island where the story takes place must be isolated. For the antagonist, General Zaroff, to hunt people on the island it is important that the island cannot be found. Therefore it is necessary for the island to be secluded. Rainsford, the protagonist, is now trapped on the island with no way to escape. “He was in a picture frame of water, and his operations must take place within that frame” (11). Rainsford is out in the middle of nowhere surrounded by the sea making it difficult to leave and very far away from anything else. Another reason why the setting is important is that the island is enclosed in sharp rocks and has a false