In "F-16 Pilot Was Ready to Give Her Life on Sept. 11" written by Steve Hendrix the author writes about a pilot named Penney. She is nearly the first female pilot. Penney started off ready to pursue her career in teaching but, then changed to follow in her father's footsteps. Her father was a fighter pilot and she intended to do the same. The story takes a very unfortunate turn of events, when it talks about how Penney was having to do a suicide mission on September 11th. She had a mission to bring down airline flight 93. At the time there was no ammunition or missiles in her aircraft so it was a suicide mission she was willing to go on. Although, she ended up not having to do the mission in the end she was willing to give up her life. Steve Hendrix writes a portrait over penny and gives descriptive details throughout the story. …show more content…
For example, instead of just explaining that she got into the aircraft he gives vivid details. He explains how she "powered up the engines [and] screamed for her crew". (Hendrix 227) He helps the audience imagine what was going on in their head at the time and the franticness they felt. When the author goes on about how Penney "nudged throttle forward" you can almost picture this in your head. (Hendrix 227) Lots of Dialogue is used and helps the reader to get a feel of what was occurring during the tragedy.
Penney makes remarks that show she still has a sense of humor despite the situation. As she is in the plan she says to herself "God, don't let me [expletive] up". (Hendrix 227) She is at good spirits with herself and shows her faith is God. when Penney says "we had to protect the airspace anyway we could", it shows her dedication to give her life to serve and protect. (Hendrix 225) Her dialogue lets the readers see how she has a big heart and illustrates her dedication to help in any way she can. Key features were a big part of this portrait over Penney. Background information was given when the author talks about how Penney "wanted to be a fighter pilot like (her) dad". (Hendrix 226) This is just one example that connects with others that talk about how flying is being passed down to her. Small key details that were said throughout also helped give suspense to the written profile. Explaining that she scrambled and she has never done that gave a dramatic feel. It helps to illustrate the nervousness and fear that came across the
pilots. Hendrix uses many different strategies to engage his audience in Penney's profile. He speaks about her background and how she started her journey as well as the present. He finishes by saying she is a single mom that still flies planes.
Therefore, the author uses contrasting characters to mention that safety is more valuable. Furthermore, the protagonist starts to describe Tante Marie and reveals that she always has her hair “around her shoulder” (85). When Pauline describes Marie, Pauline shows how her Tante is open-minded. In fact, Marie helps Pauline to let go of her limitations and to get a taste of her dream. Therefore, Marie always wants Pauline to go outside and play hockey or even to take a walk.
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