did more harm than good‚ but it actually helped him survive. This is because it gives Louie the ability to remain in a decent condition throughout his thirty-seven day journey on the raft; it also helps him endure nonstop harsh beatings given to him by The Bird when he was singled out for being famous; and it allows him to maintain hope and a positive attitude during his entire imprisonment overall. As Louie‚ Phil‚ and Mac are the three survivors of atrocious plane crash‚ they board a raft in the
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Louie Zamperini has beat many records and survived in the ocean for fortyseven days. Louie was first born in New york but later moved into Torrance‚ California. He was a rebellious boy but turned into a nice guy later in high school and because of track. He later on competed in the olympics then soon after went to the military. The book Unbroken‚ by Laura Hillenbrand is a brilliant book and it explains why Louie Zamperini is a forgiving and honorable person. Louie Zamperini is a forgiving person
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tormenting home ‚ Knowing you might be killed ? Louie Zamperini was an American track star runner who lived with his parents and was then chosen a pane fighter during WWII. Mine Okubo was an artistic American Japanese who established in the Internment camps during World War II. Louie Zamperini and Mine Okubo both had to face the fact of being made invisible‚ yet they tried resisting the pain. The camps of tremendous torture were both different‚ but yet Louie and Mine were treated with disrespect‚ making
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unbroken Chapters 1 + 2 The book so far is based around the story of an Italian boy named Louie Zampernini and his family. Louie’s father and mother moved from Italy and brought themselves up in a half-acre field with a one-room shack. “If it was edible‚ Louie stole it.” This is an idea brought up constantly in these chapters about Louie’s daring and witty attempts and successes at stealing‚ fighting‚ and causing most other kinds of mischief. The book also says that “Confident that he was clever
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Louie is a courageous man who survived the beatings of the war. He was a great runner who changed his life by enlisting in the war. He was stranded with his two bombardier mates on a raft until they were found by the Japanese and dehumanized. After the war has ended he lived a life of alcoholism until he found forgiveness. In the book Unbroken‚ Laura Hillenbrand uses the life experiences of Louie Zamperini to show the traits of being courageous and determined. Louie’s determination keeps him going
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Unbroken‚ there were many life challenges to be faced and the main character‚ Louie Zamperini‚ was the one who had to face most of the difficult challenges. Louie was a very tough man not only mentally but physically in some ways. The way he dealt with everything so positively even if it had been a bad situation‚ showed in the end how willing he was to overcome things. Therefore Louie was known for having an “Unbroken” spirit. Louie started out in the war at a very young age‚ he was faced with many unruly
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environment they are in. Louie Zamperini grew up as a trouble maker. He thieved from neighbors’ kitchens and generally caused mayhem wherever he went. When propaganda regarding eugenics started to surface and a child from his neighborhood was declared to be feeble-minded‚ Louie resolved to clean up his act and make himself a better person. As Louie grew up‚ he transformed into an All-American track star and eventually a hero in the United States Air Force. Before becoming the hero Louie Zamperini is now
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the back bedroom he could hear trains passing. Lying beside him sleeping brother‚ he’d listen to the broad‚ low sound: faint‚ then rising‚ faint again‚ then high‚ beckoning whistles‚ then gone. The sound of it brought goose bumps. Lost in longing‚ Louie imagined himself on a train‚ rolling into country he couldn’t see‚ growing smaller and more distant until he disappeared.” Pg 25- “For several strides he hesitated. Then he saw the last curve ahead‚ and the sight slapped him awake. He opened up
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Louie was a boy that wouldn’t listen to anyone and was a big criminal and law breaker. He has stolen anything from liquor to multilayer cakes. He was eventually convinced to stop and become a runner. When he went to the olympics he tried to steal a germany flag when he was at the olympics. `In the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand‚ the main character Louie is a thief and a very rebellious person. Louie was a thief throughout his entire life. One reason is “If it was edible‚ louie stole it. Housewives
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Criminal Law January 3‚ 2010 Facts – Little Louie 1. Unemployed 2. Date Wild Wanda 3. Plans with Billy Bad Boy and Vinnie Bagadonuts to rob a bank. 4. Know a gun collector named Smith 5. Breaks into Smith’s house 6. Breaks into the gun locker and steals couple of handguns‚ saw-off shotgun‚ and automatic weapons. 7. Robs the bank 8. In a shootout with the armed guard during this a bank teller and police officer is shot. 9. Run from the police officers
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