In Unbroken‚ Laura Hillenbrand argues that the allied servicemen and prisoners of war in World War II contributed immeasurable sacrifices for humanity. Hillenbrand’s biography about Louie Zamperini provides an authentic portrayal of a soldier and prisoner of war (POW) during World War II. The New York Times bestseller novel focuses on the importance in family bonds and friendship throughout the struggle. Likewise‚ optimism and hope serve as vital coping mechanisms in warfare circumstances. Hillenbrand
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Chapter 1 1. The parrot says “Allez vous-en! Allez vous-en! Sapristi! That’s all right!” (Chopin 5). It means “Get out! Get out! Damn it!” The words foreshadow something tragic to occur in the end of the novel. The parrot is also caged and also speaks a language in which only the mockingbird can understand. The parrot symbolizes Edna Pontillier who seems to only be understood by some but not all and seems to be beside herself because her husband doesn’t seem to notice her. 2. Leonce Pontellier
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The doctor called me to his room on Sunday. I was very hesitant when I walked up the stairs as the door was opened which never happens and the firelight was flickering. I knocked on the door as quietly‚ but still loud enough to get his attention. He was so drawn into the flames burning that when he looked up he smiled at me very weakly. Just like he always did he quivered and I knew it was not from the fire that caused him to turn away. I walked in the room and he gave me an order written on a piece
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accordingly‚ doing things that can be viewed as in-human. During WWII‚ both American POWs and Japanese-American internees‚ experienced this. From the book‚ Unbroken‚ and the article‚ “George Takei on Internment‚ Allegiance and ‘Gaman’”‚ both American POWs and Japanese-American internees got their dignity taken away from them during tough times. In Unbroken‚ Louie’s dignity is tested while he is an American POW. For example‚ “A door slammed‚ a lock turned...The floor was strewn with gravel‚ dirt‚ and maggots
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during World War 2. After spending 47 days on a raft after his plane crash and surviving being a prisoner of war by the Japanese caused him to be a war hero. Louie Zamperini is the person being portrayed on the base on a true story movie called” Unbroken”. Zamperini in high school broke all of his high school track records‚ and after high school he joined the Olympics at age 19 where he broke the 5000 meter dash record. After the war Zamperinni has many accomplishment after the war beginning his
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THOUGHTS ABOUT THOUGHTS “When I wake up in the morning….” So the 500‚000 songs go‚ and anything is possible after that. You could “be sorry for not givin her all the luvin she deserved and now she ain’t no more”….. Or you “see the risin sun and it brings you back to Wyoming in the summer”….or you “have one more cup of coffee and one more cigarette and one more turn pike”. Sometimes better to have slept it out! The last man I asked if he heard voices said: “I wake up in the morning and I’m a
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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 from many parts of his life. Such as when he was growing up as a rebellious person but started
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Unbroken: Hillenbrand’s Argument The argument an author makes is not the easiest thing to pick out‚ particularly when the book is written about the life of someone else. I believe Hillenbrand’s main argument is that people can change their behaviors based on current situations and the 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
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that it was a true story and included many facts along with humor. Being a historical biography the book may seem boring‚ but it definitely was not. It told a miraculous World War II story and I would definitely recommend the book to anyone. Unbroken has many good aspects. For instance‚ Louie‚ the main character‚ as well as all of the other characters are well developed. I was able to get a very clear picture of the characters’ personalities. It was also pretty suspenseful even though it
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Entry 1: Preface – Page 50 The preface of Unbroken takes place in the future‚ after Louie Zamperini has abandoned running‚ enlisted in the army‚ and crashed into the ocean with a plane full of American soldiers. In this two-page glimpse at the outcome of the events in Louie’s life‚ the most significant aspect is the resilience with which Louie carries out his actions on the raft. Although Louie’s crewmates have given up on life and accepted the defeat of being killed by a Japanese war plane‚ Louie
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