Order of Santiago

his success in writing the critically acclaimed novel, The Old Man and the Sea, Hemingway had many symbolic meanings instituted throughout this novel and many other works. Many having the theme of a hero confronting a natural force, as seen when Santiago confronts the mighty sea. Along with the heroic themes, Hemingway had become a religious Catholic man growing up and decided to include many religious references and biblical allusions. Since the beginning of his writing career, he has been putting

Pvt. Louden Downey and Lance Cpl. Harrold Dawson were ordered by Lt. Jonathan James Kendrick to carry out a Code Red on Private William Santiago and as a result he died at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Lt. j.g. Daniel A. Kaffee and Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway are defending Lance Cpl. Dawson and Pvt. Downey who are charged with the murder of Pvt. Santiago. Pvt. Downey and Lance Cpl. Dawson are found not guilty for the murder; however they are dishonorably discharged from the military. In the

As a minority Roberto Santiago’s essay Black and Latino reveals that even though he has been generally underrepresented by his ethnicity, he has led a successful life without affirmative action. Since Santiago was both African American and Hispanic he dealt with identity issues and stereotypes throughout his adolescent life. Even though affirmative action is supposed to make attempts to improve opportunities for groups that were historically excluded it is still a form of discrimination itself. The

Triangle Three (Number) Context In Santiago’s dreams, he sees that he must travel to the Pyramids of Giza in order to find the treasure that is hidden for him. After meeting with Melchizedek, he realizes that it is his “Personal Legend” to reach the Pyramids and decides to sacrifice everything that he had to accomplish it. Santiago is given three days to turn himself into the wind after making a deal with the chief. During this time, he manipulates the wind and sun

Angela simply named Santiago Nasar as her lover but there was no other evidence besides her word to back that statement up. The narrator explained that "most of those who could have done something to prevent the crime and did not console themselves with the pretext that affairs of honor are sacred monopolies, giving access only to those who are part of the drama" (114). If the medieval idea that death brings honor is true, then it is safe to say Santiago Nasar died without honor for

ordered by Col. Jessep between him, Lt. Jonathan Kendrick, and Lt. Col. Matthew Andrew Markinson to discuss the Santiago situation. After a few brief words among the three, Jessep makes his authority known by ordering Kendrick to train Santiago, while threatening to kill him if Santiago is not well prepared. With Markinson having noticeable doubts about Jessep’s command, the colonel orders a private meeting alone with Markinson. By starting the conversation off soberly, Jessep asks Markinson what he

will change their lives. The effect of a decision is played out in the movie A Few Good Men. In the movie, Lance Cpl. Harold W. Dawson and Pfc. Louden Downey’s decision to follow the orders of Col. Nathan R. Jessup to perform a Code Red on Pfc. Santiago, a “sub-par marine”, results in them accidentally killing Santiago. Dawson and Downey are blamed for Santiago’s death; however, Lt. Daniel Kaffee is able to get the charges of murder dropped and both Marines are given a dishonorable discharge for performing

Everyone in life has a goal they want to pursue, but many never goes and pursue it. The author relates readers through the plot of the story, as it revolves around a shepherd name Santiago, who is trying to pursue his Personal Legend. Coelho demonstrates the central theme through the different passages revolving Santiago on his journey to reach the dunes, showing readers the struggles and emotion he possesses. A passage from the novel that demonstrates the central theme is, “ The boy rode along

Guantanamo Bay, one will find an extreme emphasis on the roles people take on and how it is of utmost importance to follow given orders. Lance Corporal Dawson and Private First Class Downey are on trial for murder because they followed orders, and Lt. Kendrick gave those orders because Col. Jessup initiated them. Though Lt. Col. Markinson was present when these orders were given and disagreed with them, he did not do anything. Though at first glance this movie seems to only suggest the obedience

beginning, the scene is set at a giant tree outside of a church, which clearly symbolizes the religious and personal growth that will occur to Santiago. Later, Santiago works at crystal shop trying to make money to go home. His job in the beginning was to clean all the crystal objects. Crystals symbolize clarity and he cleaning the crystal objects in order to make them clean, therefore, if this is connected to his personal journey, he is bringing clarity of the situation to himself and in the and