In literature‚ the theme of many stories about WWII is surviving while under brutal conditions. In the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand‚ some US soldiers were stranded on a raft that could barely hold itself together. They had life threatening conditions like no food‚ water‚ or shelter that left only Louis Zaporelli to survive the sea. The stranded soldiers were lost in the middle of the ocean. Their lips were so swollen they were pretty much touching their noses. They were so skinny you could
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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. For instance Louie and his crew has caught an albatross. They were unable to eat it‚ but Louie is
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If he has a talent and uses only half of it‚ he has partly failed. If he has a talent and learns somehow to use to the whole of it‚ he has gloriously succeeded‚ and won a satisfaction and a triumph few men ever know.” In the biography Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand‚ Louis Zamperini definitely used his skills to the fullest‚ Knowing his capabilities‚ Louie pushed himself to do his best no matter the circumstances‚ he was an extremely determined man. For instance‚ after being imprisoned for quite some
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the same hardship‚ their differing perceptions of it appeared to be shaping their fates. Louie and Phil’s hope displaced their fear and inspired them to work toward their survival‚ and each success renewed their physical and emotional vigor.” (Hillenbrand 155) Louis Zamperini and his companion Phil were able to help each other restore the prosperity and strength that resided in both of them‚ and it truly portrayed the motivational strength that persisted in both of them. Conclusively‚ the decision
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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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glory is worth a moment of pain.” (Hillenbrand p.34) Louie Zamperini was a young and rising track star. He was dreaming about the Olympics‚but that didn’t go as planned. It is 1943 in May Louie Zamperini’s plane had crashed in the pacific ocean during WW||. Ahead was thousands of miles of ocean with attacking sharks‚thirst‚and starvation/. He was caught by someone not very pleasant. But do it go away? Find out by reading unbroken By:Laura Hillenbrand. Unbroken has 298 fascinating pages that is a
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Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival‚ Resilience‚ and Redemption follows the story of Louie Zamperini‚ a rebellious child who grew up to become one of the fastest runners of the 1930s. He competed as an Olympic track runner in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The future was looking bright for Zamperini before World War II began‚ which resulted in the Olympics being cancelled and Louie being drafted into the Army Air Forces as a bombardier. Midway through 1943‚ his B-24 crash landed
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everyone in the situation safe and unharmed‚ and explains how shifting emotions such as anger from using them for violence and destruction to controlling them and using anger to leave the emergency unharmed. The excerpt from the biography Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand is about a group of men stuck in the ocean after their plane crashed during World War II. The men show the importance of being emotionally stable and handling their emotions. For example‚ instead of using their anger from the crash they
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Hope is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective. A lot of hope can be dangerous. In “Unbroken‚” a novel by Laura Hillenbrand‚ hope is the only thing that doesn’t leave this novel for the main character‚ Louie Zamperini. Every ounce of human strength is tested and the audience sees what makes a human unbreakable. For miles and miles‚ all the American Military airman could see was water. Tangled in fear‚ he was only surviving off of hope. His name was Louie. When Louie was a
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Survival‚ Cruelty‚ Danger‚ Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand’s World War II biography‚ Unbroken‚ follows the life of a Prisoner of War‚ Louis Zamperini. From childhood to adulthood‚ Louis’ life contains a story of survival and the struggle to fit in. This novel portrays the cruel and jealous Mutsuhiro Watanbe‚ the always present danger of sharks and Louis’ survival and resilience filled life. “He was the most sadistic man I ever met!” said Jack Brady on Mutsuhiro Watanbe (Hillenbrand 243). Known for his cruelty
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