James A. Michener

In the novel The Bridges At Toko-Ri by James Michener, the main character Harry Brubaker is a voluntary man. This novel is set during the Korean War, which took place in the early 1950s. Harry Brubaker is a lawyer from Colorado who is called back into service, as a pilot against his will. Despite the fact that he doesn’t want to be there, however, Brubaker does his job to the best of his ability. Admiral Tarrant, the Commander of Task Force 77, in the novel, defines the voluntary man. He says “But

In James Michener’s essay, he supports the opinion that education never stops. He portrays his opinion when a college student that he was talking to complains about having to do a three-thousand-word essay when Michener says that he had to write a three-million-word term paper. Michener’s essay makes an effective statement that education never stops. One of the points that Michener makes is to work hard. To achieve the goal of hard work one would need to be dedicated to his or her work. One way he

Rogers and Hammerstein's South Pacific Works Cited Not Included      In Rogers and Hammerstein's South Pacific, the main theme is racial prejudices. The two main characters, Emile de Becque and Nellie Forbush are faced with these problems as they attempt a relationship. Two other minor characters, Lt. Joe Cable and Liat, are faced with the same dilemma. Both Nellie and Joe Cable have a hard time coping with their own racial prejudices; Joe loves Liat, yet cannot marry her because she is

learning stops after high school and college, but that isn’t always true. In the essay, “When Does Education Stop?”, by James Michener it says, “During vacation I have to write a three-thousand-word term paper about your books.” When the visitor says this, he was complaining that he wants vacation instead of having to work. When DeWitt Wallace was going to go hiking, he asked Michener if he could go, but couldn’t because of his book. These jobs or tasks might take a few days, and could make someone

winning novel by James A. Michener, entitled Tales of the South Pacific, which dealt largely with the issue of racism” (Kurtus). It is also considered by many people to be among the greatest musicals of the twentieth century (Kurtus). The Broadway production won ten Tony Awards, including four acting awards, and many of its songs went to have a life of their own outside of the musical (Kurtus). The musical inspired a 1958 film adaption and has enjoyed many successful

A Path to Freedom: The Bridge at Andau The Bridge at Andau by James Michener tells the true story of the Hungarian revolution in 1956. A popular historian and novelist, Michener’s account of the Hungarian uprising awakens the reader to the shocking plight of millions who suffered the iron fist of communism and Soviet puppet leadership. The revolution was a rebellion of students and intellectuals directed against the Soviet occupation and communism in Hungary. Viewing the revolution

In James Michener’s essay, he states that education never stops. He gives opinions and arguments to persuade people to accept his opinion. This all starts when a college student complains to Michener about having to write a three thousand word term paper. Michener quickly clammed the student up by telling him about how he had to write a three million word term paper. Based on Michener’s information in his essay, he has successfully influenced the public that re-education is significant. The first

unattainable at this point. James A. Michener the author of "All Men are My Brothers" believes so. With his acknowledgeable background writing 40 books over 50 years with several best sellers. Michener has an extensive cultural experience from traveling during his service with Navy and living in villages with the Natives for quite some time. The purpose of Michener's essay is to identify that all men can get along as long as we can be tolerant of each others prejudices. Michener makes great points with

I believe The Covenant by James A. Michener was written for several reasons. One reason I believe the book was written was to help establish an understanding of history at the Cape of Good Hope. James Michener was extremely determined in bringing an accurate representation of history, which I think he did very well. His characters are realistic and dimensional, each with their own interests and quirks. I also personally believe that The Covenant doubles as showcasing social issues, such as racism

John about his presidency just because of his religion. Michener recalled saying, “I’ve fought to defend every civil right that has come under attack in my lifetime… I’ve tried to write as if all men were my brothers. In Hawaii I’ve stood for absolute equality, and it would be ridiculous for a man like me to be against a Catholic for President.” (Carty 577). This comment by Michener tells us he has all the respect for President Kennedy. Michener saw Catholics as a minority group that was discriminated