The Assassin - Original Writing The silvery shadow could be seen up against the dark wall of the damp, dimly lit cellar, it oozed a musky smell of mould and there was a distinct waft of a dead forest floor. The walls were covered with peeling paint and dark, aged wallpaper. The cellar was carpet less, just old, wooden floorboards and a dirty rug in the corner. The shadow of a man, around six feet tall was quite skinny, with long arms and legs and dressed in a smart, long black coat. He wasn't moving, only speaking into a small device which he held in front of his face. The voice was so cold and harsh it sounded like glass splinters. The shadow turned on the spot and began, without rushing, to slowly open a small wooden draw, slid out an object which glinted in the light and observed it carefully. The black, metallic implement shimmered once again. He reached his long, spider like fingers inside his long, dark jacket and placed it deep within the inside pocket, buttoned it and turned around. He reached for an oddly shaped box on top of the table in front of him and that too disappeared into the jacket. He sauntered over to the wooden staircase and took a deep breath before climbing. He clambered up the stairs to the door that lay ajar, and flung it open. Slowly, he walked through the room, picked up a long bag which was readily packed, slung it over his shoulder and proceeded to walk through the house. He reached the top floor and opened a hatch, which lead out onto to the roof. He grabbed the sides and pulled himself through, looked around in the almost pitch black surroundings, dropped the bag and shut the hatch. The weather ... ... middle of paper ... ... flights of stairs. Clambering through the hatch he could see him. "You're there! ". But still he didn't reply and he didn't move; only lay there in the same position as before, his gun pointing forward. Then he noticed the small hole in the back of his head, trickling blood. He was obviously dead. The target had fled but behind the assassin, in the window of An abandoned house across the way stood a man, around six feet three and built like a bull. He had the same piercing eyes and the same cold looking face. He just stared, emotionless, then began dismantling his gun, putting the sights into his long bag and his box of bullets back into his coat pocket. This assassin had been successful. His working day had ended well and he still had a family to go home to. The assassin had been assassinated.
In Andre Dubus’ short story “Killings,” the character Frank Fowler is violently murdered by his girlfriend’s ex-husband. Numerous readers agree that Richard Strout’s death is the result of revenge; however, Frank’s death is rarely examined. Even though his death is the pivotal point that swings the rest of the story into action, his demise is often overlooked because Richard’s death is so prominently analyzed, calculated, and questioned. So what is the origin of Frank’s murder? Although there are numerous reasons why Frank is killed, one apparent cause is his love for Mary Ann. Lieutenant Jimmy Cross from Tim O’Brien’s story, “The Things They Carried,” can certainly attest that the love of a woman is a powerful and blinding emotion. An emotion
In the short story “A Kind Of Murder” Hugh Pentecost displays that Mr. Warren isn’t a coward and should get the respect he deserves through Teddy. When Teddy get stuck of the ice Mr. Warren risks his life to save Teddy which demonstrates courage and sacrifice. The old beaver welcomed him to rejoin the school because he represented the courage and strength the keep the boys under control.
“Trauma. It doesn 't eke itself out over time. It doesn 't split itself manageably into bite-sized chunks and distribute it equally throughout your life. Trauma is all or nothing. A tsunami wave of destruction.A tornado of unimaginable awfulness that whooshes into your life - just for one key moment - and wreaks such havoc that, in just an instant, your whole world will never be the same again”(Holly Bourne, The Manifesto on How to be Interesting). In "Moral Injury," Tony Dokoupil explores the guilt, shame, and regret that burdens countless veterans. In "The Man I Killed," when author Tim O 'Brien kills an individual for the first time it traumatized him as a young soldier in Vietnam. This action wreaks havoc within O 'Brien, altering his
The assassination of JFK changed the direction of the cold war , due to the popularity of JFK and the violent nature of his assassination, which led to multiple conspiracy theories and depression for americans.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, or JFK, was the 35th president, and first president of the sixties, from 1960 through 1963. His term was unfortunately, was cut short, because he was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. Kennedy was the youngest president who had been elected at the time. While in office, JFK oversaw the Cuban Missile Crisis. When JFK was assassinated, his vice president Lyndon Baines Johnson became the 36th president. Even though LBJ was the 36th president, he was the 37th vice president. Successes of the sixties were tremendously due to the presidents of the sixties.
Ever wonder what is going on in the mind of a murderer? One piece of literature that centers around murderers is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. The story takes place in the 1930’s on Soldier Island. Ten strangers trapped on the island are one by one killed off in accordance with the poem Ten Little Soldiers. The Tell-Tale Heart, Cask of Amontillado, and Murderers are all literary works that give insight into the mind of a murderer like Christie’s classic book.
...und looked so much alike his father. Maybe these things are what truly influence someone to change their entire mind set and become an entirely different person.
often, when he was sure that no one was about, he lifted the rifle and
Ray Bradbury astounded the reading world with his amazing science-fiction novels and short stories. Ray Bradbury uses, in his writings, what could be a normal, and happy story, and twists it into something that can only be perceived as creepy, and horrific. For example, in The Small Assassin, the story is about a family who has a baby enter their lives, and Bradbury makes the short story, instead of a happy story about a new family, into one about the baby being the devil or Lucifer and killing both his parents at just three weeks old. His short stories have you asking the question, “How did he come up with this?” When The Small Assassin was adapted into a Ray Bradbury’s Theater, which was like a T.V. show, many changes were made that you would not even think of if you haven’t read/watched both.
On the afternoon of February 21st 1965 the man who went by the name Malcolm X was fatally shot and killed while standing in a pulpit. He was seen as the leader of an organization called “the Nation of Islam”. He was killed in front of his wife and children. These are only a few facts from the day that Civil Rights Leader Malcolm X was assassinated in Harlem, New York on a cold day in February. As with any murder of this magnitude the press descended upon the humble street in Harlem where Malcolm X’s Masque was located to capture picture of his lifelessly body being carried out of the building and the murders being accosted.
A red balloon floats from the boy’s grasp, as tears run down his face, all of the boys around him hit him and pull at his things. All except one, who stands in the back, Jon Huntman, He doesn’t understand why his childish need for torture and fun have subsided, he just felt pity for the boy. Years then past, his feelings of love and regret grew stronger each year. He no longer wanted pain for others, he had a good job and a wife, and he felt bad for past deeds and wanted to correct his wrongdoings. One day in his late 30’s he went to the boy’s house whom he had stood and watch get bullied, and hung a red balloon on his door. Growing mentally and becoming a better person is the best thing about growing up, as Jon did.
America’s well-being was shattered on November 22, 1963, the day of John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Although authorities arrested Lee Harvey Oswald as the president’s killer, a multitude of citizens in our country believe a conspiracy was involved, and that Oswald was not the lone assassin. The film JFK encompasses facts that support conspiratorial actions being part of JFK’s assassination. These facts support a disparate opinion and gives viewers and movie characters the chance to formulate their own opinions instead of blindly following that of another. In JFK, Oliver Stone displays certain events in different perspectives in order to prevent blind following from inattention.
The assassination of Malcolm X was unjust because he was a civil rights leader, and increased the popularity of the Nation of Islam (NOI), however some people thought he stood for violence. Malcolm X was born May 19, 1925. His dad died when he was about six, and his mother was announced insane and was checked into a mental hospital. He was thrown in jail when he was 21. During this time he decided to read and reflect on his life. It was also during this time when he was introduced to the Nation of Islam. After he got out he got really involved with the NOI and the civil rights movement. Malcolm X was very educated, a fantastic public speaker, and a stronger leader. However, some people had some negative thoughts about him. They thought he was
Short stories are great teaching tools. They can be packed with literary elements, even though their lengths can be brief. Short stories can be a great source for literary analysis. They can give students examples of suspense, foreshadowing, and irony. Short stories can inspire deep thought into the situation that is taking place. Common links can often be seen between different stories. All of these elements can be seen in “The Small Assassin.” “The Small Assassin” is written by Ray Bradbury and is a great read; it has many literary elements within the story, which is great when it comes to teaching a sophomore level class.
out of her head endlessly. It was a sight to see. Who would have ever