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they are constantly referencing the ‘first and second’ world wars. Also, in this novel the USA and the Soviet Union are in an ‘unstable’ relationship. They are currently in a nuclear war. 6. The point-of-view in the novel is third-person omniscient. Pat Frank uses this point-of-view so we understand how all the characters feel during this very difficult time. All

The term “hero” is attained from the ancient Greeks. In the mind of the Greeks, a hero was a mortal who had succeeded beyond the normal scope of human experience, in which received worship as if he or she was a god. Examples of these heroes are Asclepius, the first doctor; Dionysus, the creator of Greek fraternities; and Hercules, the infamous monster killer. While these people completed honorable deeds, other people who had committed crimes were also known as heroes. These people include Oedipus

hard -- I pay regularly 4 percent interest. And then I have a 500 dollar loan, which I have on my life insurance.” (par. 23) which also establishes credibility with his audience. He also says, “ But Pat and I have the satisfaction that every dime that we've got is honestly ours. I should say this, that Pat doesn't have a mink coat. But she does have a respectable Republican cloth coat, and I always tell her she'd look good in anything” (par. 25) showing that money is not the reason he is running

In Pat Conroy’s The Prince of Tides, Tom’s relationship with his family is based on the shortcomings of his parents as well as the bond between the Wingo children. In the passage above, Tom reminisces on his past with Savannah and Luke while also commenting on his lack of purpose and inability to help in the present. Tom’s portrayal of his strong familial connection to his siblings demonstrates both the underlying power of safety in Tom’s life and the harsh difficulty of the real world. Overall,

Manliness in sports have always been present, as Dave Zirin describes, but it is even more present when it comes to pain and recovery. With this combination of sports and manliness, it leads to the militarization of football, and the blind devotion that the sport gives to the military. In one of the segments in the video Not Just a Game, Dave Zirin introduces the concept of the merger of manliness and sports. The central theme of this argument is that in order to be a real man, one would have to

Illinois Budget Informative According to Illinois Budget Clock, the last time Illinois had a budget was on June 30th, 2016, when a stop gate budget was passed to keep the government, schools, and nonprofit agencies operating. The last time a full year budget was passed was on May 27, 2014. According to Illinois Comptroller's office, 2001 was the last time Illinois had an actual balanced budget. This was the beginning of the Illinois Budget Crisis. Although, now the issue is not just balancing the

to present the story of Pat Tillman. Using many books and first person encounters, Krakauer relays the information that is necessary to understand the context around the Pat Tillman story. For example, he uses Mary Tillman’s Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman which is primary source. This source is very useful because it talks about Pat Tillman from a person who knew him very well: his mother Mary. Knowing that Jon is getting his information about Pat from such an important figure

Pat Tillman once said, “Somewhere inside, we hear a voice. It leads us in the direction of the person we wish to become. But it is up to us whether or not to follow.” This is the kind of determination, work ethic, and loyalty Pat had. Pat Tillman was born on November 6, 1976 and later died on April 22, 2004. Pat was very successful weather is was playing in the NFL or earning the Purple Heart award. Not many people people can accomplish so much in so little time like Tillman did. Pats determination

WARDEN ELBERT V. NASH February 7, 1945 Thomas Whitecotton a former Captain with the Missouri Highway Patrol, accepted the position of Warden of the Missouri State Penitentiary. His mission? “clean up” the penitentiary. A year later, Missouri formed the Department of Corrections. Whitecotton, became its new Director. Together with Missouri Governor Phil Donnelly, the two set out to take control of Missouri's prisons. Prisoners at MSP rioted in September of 1954. The Missouri Highway Patrol and local

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” ~ Albert Schweitzer Mr. Schweitzer 's beautiful words echo my own thoughts and embody my dream to impact those around me in a positive manner. Many inspiring leaders have influenced and changed the atmosphere of their communities, families, and friends by their words and by their examples