The Cardinal of the Kremlin, In Tom Clancy's The Cardinal of the Kremlin, there are many characters who play significant, but small roles. They may show up at one part of the book and never resurface again, due to the fact that this book is more about a situation than a person. There are three characters, however, that do appear more relevant and more often than the others, these characters are the Archer, Misha, and Jack Ryan. The Archer was an Afghan of about thirty years of age. He was a teacher of mathematics until three years prior, and a college graduate in a country where most people deemed it enough to be able to read the Koran. He had married young, as was the custom in his land, and fathered two children. But his wife and daughter were dead, killed by rockets fired from a Russian attack fighter. He believed his son to be kidnapped and shipped to the Soviet Union, where he would be educated and trained in modern ways. The archer knew that he must avenge the hardships brought on to him. In the following passage it is shown that the archer is a bitter vigilante who feels that he himself must right societies injustices, "The teacher of Algebra and Geometry neatly stacked his books on his desk and walked out of the small town of Ghazni and into the hills. A week later he'd returned to the town after dark with three other men and proved that he was worthy of his heritage by killing three Soviet soldiers and taking their arms." The Archer later goes on to pronounce, "I still carry the knife that once belonged to my first sacrificial Russian" this quote shows that The Archer is almost ritualistic in his dealings, and that he feels all Russians are contemptible primates not worthy of the term "human being." The Archer, although by modern western standards a villain, feels that he is a mudjaheddin, or freedom fighter, and that he is acting in accordance to the divine will of Allah. He praises the god whenever he is given the chance; one example of this is when he disdainfully utters "by Allah's name I shall strike you dead," and once again when the author writes "The Archer blessed Allah's name as he withdrew his knife from its sheath." These aforementioned quotes also show that the Archer was abnormally violent and felt little to no remorse for the lives he took, in fact he looked upon his killings as his contribution to his country, his family, and himself. Colonel Marshal Yazov or Misha as he was called was a former Soviet Union tank captain, decorated three times with the honor of Hero of the Soviet Union. He had fought for his country for many years and recently was promoted to title of Defense General, the highest defensive position in the government. Misha is introduced early and shown as more than just a stereotypical hard-nosed Russian soldier who cares more for Vodka than he does his family. When the reader first learns of Misha he is talking to a woman at a social function about junior hockey, and how much joy it brings Misha to see his son play it. He says, "I am now a proud grandfather four times over," showing that he is also very emotional. Misha is later softened up even more when he reveals, "Anna, my only true love and mother to my children, died of cancer." At this point the reader finds it hard to believe that this man has the power to deploy nuclear weapons at just about any time and towards anyone that he wishes. The book does, however, reaffirm your original impression of him when you learn that Misha has been a copying top secret information and covertly briefing the CIA on its contents. One problem I have with this character is that he is portrayed as a true Russian Patriot, in a conversation between Jack Ryan and Marko Ramius, he is describes as, "A man who has risked his life many times, and has no quarrel with dying for his country." But he, for some reason, decides to defect and tell the United States, a country he has plotted against for years, everything that they want to know. Jack Ryan is an educated CIA man with knowledge in many fields, but now his main concern is with intelligence and strategy. Lieutenant Sanders goes to Colonel Decker with a complaint about Jack, and Decker's response goes as follows, "Don't be to quick to make an enemy of him, he's one of the smartest men this office has ever hadand more importantly he's a people person, he doesn't just look at what we're proposing to do, but who were going to do it to and the affects it could have on them and the affects it could have on us." This shows that he is very respected by his superiors and one can assume that he has worked hard to earn that respect. Later in the book the President and Colonel Decker are deciding whether or not Jack can be briefed on the identity and existence of Misha, or as he is known in the inner circle "Cardinal." Here is a response from Decker when the President asks if they can trust Jack: "Sir, he may not be military, or even worthy of any medal we have to give, but he is a true American" showing that the people around him have faith in him and that what he has done has proved to be enough to win the accolades of even the most cynical (Decker.) In conclusion, I feel that this was over all a good novel with mediocre characterization. It definitely was not on my top ten list but was not on the worst ten either. I think that Tom Clancy could have done better in the areas of both direct and indirect characterizing. For example, he could have given more of an introduction to each of the characters; he also could have had a better flowing dialogue between all the characters. Many of his characters contradicted their characterizations with their actions, which left me a little upset and at times confused. In the first 150 or so pages it is easy to get lost, you are bombarded by literally scores of Russian names that all kind of blend together, especially if you're reading late at night and somewhat passively.
Through this essay, we have depicted three characters of “The Ugly American” and highlighted the Special Operations imperatives displayed by such characters. We saw how characters such as Ambassador Sears displayed negatively the use of such action and contrasted them against those of MacWhite. I also included a politically independent character, Atkins, who provided us with imperatives who are more personally embedded in his character. The SO imperatives provide us with the guidance to succeed through their application. Through the novel we saw multiple examples of the benefits and consequences of their application, and lack of. Clearly understanding their purpose and application is paramount for the success of our forces.
A major character found in “The Cellist of Sarajevo,” is Arrow. Arrow, a woman, who possess extraordinary target skills, resulting in her recruitment as a sniper. Although Arrow, didn’t choose to become a sniper, she performs her task diligently, as she focuses on detail. She, however, does not work on someone else’s term but on her own. She is compassionate, her compassion can be seen when she shoots at the man who was to kill the Cellist, “I killed him because he shot at me and because I couldn’t trust him not to shoot later. I had no choice” (Galloway, 189). Much like Maria in the Sound of Music, she has compassion for the Van Tramp children, aware that their father treats them like workers. Arrow, exhibits a simple lifestyle, despite
The book Outlaw Platoon written by Sean Parnell is a soldiers’ tale of his platoon in one of the most dangerous places on earth. This book is a non-fiction riveting work that tells the story of a platoon that spent sixteen months on an operating base in the Bermel Valley, the border of Pakistan. This mission the men were sent on was part of a mission called Operation Enduring Freedom. This book is extremely relevant to the war that we are still fighting in Afghanistan and the humanitarian work that continues. We still have men in this area fighting and losing their lives everyday. It is the focus of ongoing political debates and the purpose of our involvement there is an ongoing question in the minds of many Americans. In writing this book, Parnell makes it clear in his author’s notes that he indeed was not trying to pursue one political agenda over another. His goal as not to speak of all members of the platoon and expose their identities and the types of soldiers they were but instead to showcase some of the men’s bravery and abilities during the war. Parnell believed that he owed it to the men to write something that would show the world what these men go through during combat in an honest and raw account. Another purpose of Parnell’s in writing this book is an attempt at making sure these men are given a place in American war history.
A president has to have character, right? I mean, if the leader of the free world has no substance, nothing special about him, then how do we as citizens know that he is capable as far as foreign policies go. How do we know that we can trust him to make wise decisions? How do we know that he will tell us the truth? This concept is exactly what fictional president Andrew Shepherd successfully conveys in his “Address to the Press on Bob Rumson and the Crime Bill.” In the movie, The American President, Andrew Shepherd becomes romantically involved with crime bill lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade. Many characters, including Bob Rumson, believe that the relationship between Shepherd and Wade is hindering the advancement of the country. They believe that this relationship shows lack of character, and it is made apparent to Shepherd through the side comments and actions of those opposing him. In the closing scenes of the movie, Shepherd is found defending himself and his character through the form of a rhetorical speech. He convincingly uses pathos to appeal to his audience’s sense of nationality and pride.
...verall Murphy did an amazing job of telling the story of Benedict Arnold. He provided good evidence to support his argument and corrected the lies put on Benedict’s name. Murphy did lack excitement throughout the book, but it was still a fascinating read. Murphy did fail at appealing to what the common person would like to read. I would not recommend this book to anyone unless they like history and details on military battles.
This deprivation of emotional attachments made him seem devoid of remorse and a conscience. Surprisingly, even though he did not attend school regularly, he was apparently well read and claimed, “I am a Marxist and have been studying socialist principles for well over 15 months” (“Who Was”). After joining the Marine Corps, Oswald received extensive training in marksmanship. Conspiracy theorist have lamented that Oswald was a poor shot and could not have been the assassin but military records indicate otherwise. Gerald Posner adamantly claimed, “He shoots on the rifle range 212, which means he qualifies for the second highest position in the Marine Corps, that of a sharpshooter” (“Who Was”). Oswald even though not seeming to have money was able to afford a decidedly expensive trip to the Soviet Union, where he was able to convince the Russian government to let him defect. While living there he spoke fluent Russian, which he could not have been learned from a book (Koenigsdorf). His marriage was in trouble as he and his wife who frequently argued were living separately at the time of the assignation. His wife worried about his mental state and his ambitions of being a great man, she claimed that he often used an assumed name and lived in a fantasy world (“Who
Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. It occurs due to the immune system having negative reactions to the joints. The immune system perceives the joints as bacteria and therefore attacks it causing inflammation. The most common types of arthritis are rheumatoid, psoriatic, and osteoarthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is common among the psoriasis victims. Often, a person first suffers from psoriasis and then later accompanied by psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is a health condition that is characterized by red patches with silvery scales on the surface of the skin. There have been claims that fish oil can remedy this kind of arthritis. Below are the justifications;
The term arthritis refers to the joint inflammation. Joint facilitates the movement of body parts. Over the 100 different forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are common. It has been estimated that over 350 million people worldwide are affected by arthritis.
It is still unknown what the cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis is but there are some theories that have not been proven. The oldest theory states that viruses and bacteria are the cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Now with all the research being done, scientists believe that Rheumatoid Arthritis is hereditary. Specific genes have been found to make people more likely to get Rheumatoid Arthritis. Some scientists also think that some environmental factors and infections might cause the immune system to attack. Contributing factors are smoking and being exposed to silica metal. So although the exact causes are unknown, the result is that the immune system is ready to make the joins and tissues inflamed by activating immune cells.
Meaning, the followers of Jesus were taken up, and the remains were of the unsaved individuals.
When choosing an author for my paper, I chose international suspense because I am very interested in foreign relations and the technology of modern day war. I have read stories by Edgar Allen Poe, with suspense and vivid imagery, which reminded me of Clancy's work. I decided to choose Tom Clancy because of his talent to weave such realistic tales of international suspense. Clancy creates the scenes in his books with such detail, it makes the reader feel like he/she is there. My first choice for this paper was Dr. Suess, but because he has passed away, I had to keep looking. I knew very little information about my author before writing this paper. I had read two of his books, but had no real knowledge of his personal life or past history. Tom Clancy, a successful American author of international suspense, has captured his love of military and technology and profitably employed it in the books he writes.
Rheumatoid arthritis affects around 400,000 individuals within the UK, it is the most relentless chronic form of arthritis, and for adults it is the second most common form in patients (1). “RA is more prevalent among women than men, and usually develops in the fourth to fifth decades of life” (A). Rheumatoid arthritis is severe as it is a form of autoimmune disease, this is where the body’s immune system attacks and damages working tissue, due to the failure to recognise the difference between foreign cell and normal cells. For example it damages the synovial membrane surrounding the knee, and bone erosion begins. This damage to the working tissue triggers an inflammatory response causing fluid to build around the knee (2). However it can happen in any joint, this is why it’s such a large problem as you simply can’t inhibit the effects of the immune system, as it would leave you extremely vulnerable to more life threatening diseases. If effective treatment isn’t applied it could be disabling to patients, the inflammation causes pain, stiffness, muscle ache, rheumatoid nodules (lumps of tissue) and tiredness (3).
"Rheumatoid Arthritis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 14 May 2014.
In the story “The Sniper” the theme is regret, pain, war will ruin families and instinct will lead to regret. The external conflict in the story is that he shot his brother.” Then the sniper turned over the dead body and looked into his brother's face .(O’flaherty 265)” This is important to the story because, shooting his brother will ruin his relationship with his family.
Rheumatoid arthritis, also commonly known as RA, is one of the most severe forms of arthritis an individual can have. About 1.3 million people in the United States suffer from this autoimmune disease that attacks one’s joints. The immune system will mistakenly attack normal cells within the body which can lead to inflammation in certain areas. RA is a chronic long term disease that cause edema, stiffness, pain and limited function of many joints. Many patient who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis state that their symptoms become worse in the morning or very late in the evening. RA may be hard to detect in many patients because of its subtle symptoms. Because many diseases behave like RA, it is hard to tell if achy joints and stiffness is a reliable symptom for this disease. Weakness, low grade fevers, loss of appetite are some of the first symptoms patients’ experience. Some other major signs and symptoms to look for are dryness of the eyes, mouth, nose and throat, stiff, locked joints particularly in the knees and elbows, and numbness or tingling in the hands. Although RA is a progressive disease that cannot be cured it is best that patients begin their treatment during the early stages; otherwise it can lead to permanent damage of the bones, joints, and cartilage. There are many treatment forms that are used in treating this disease. Disease modifying antirhumatic drugs such as Methotrexate and anti-inflammatories such as Mobic, are two classes of drugs that are highly effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis.