The 307 pages of The Notorious Benedict Arnold by Steve Sheinkin are filled with non-stop action and adventure. The book tells the stories of Benedict Arnold and John Andre. The story started with Arnold’s family history and what Arnold did before joining the military. In the years leading up to Benedict joining the military he had a successful business, he married and had three boys. The story progresses on to tell the details of Arnold’s military life. Just after he conquered Fort Ti, he had to leave for home because his wife passed away. Sheinkin now introduces John Andre. The rest of the story changes between the story of Arnold and Andre. Once Andre enters the story he stays until his death is explained, the same is for Arnold. The Notorious Benedict Arnold is classified as non-fiction historical genre. The story of Benedict Arnold, especially, is full of adventure and suspense. For those who have previous knowledge of Arnold’s story may not have felt the suspense as much as one who has no knowledge of his military career. Steve Sheikin tells of the heroism of both Benedict and Andre. Even though Andre was entirely for the British, he risked his life for his country. The story of Benedict Arnold is often associated with treason, this book is no different. …show more content…
Just like all good stories, Sheikin chose to use imagery in many of his chapters. He does not describe in full detail every area the story takes place but gives enough to begin to picture the story. The author not only gives a visual picture but an auditory one as well. Steve chose to not tell the solely the story of Benedict Arnold, even though that is the title, but he told the story of John Andre as well. Andre became a foil character to Arnold. Andre was just joining the military to join whereas Arnold had a reason. Andre stayed true to his country until death; Arnold was a
that he had earned the position as the ruler of Europe the entire and would soon take
about the war and his lack of place in his old society. The war becomes
He was a young man in his twenties, pressured by his family and peers to fight for his country despite not wanting to. The use of imagery allows the reader to see through his eyes. Though untrue, the fact is it could have happened. This gives the reader a “taste...
John Wade craved love, admiration and affection. All his life, all he wanted was to be loved, and his father’s constant taunting hurt him immensely. In going to the war, John fulfilled his dream to become a figure who was both admired and respected. He was not a strong, macho man, who thrived upon violence and bloodshed, yet he was young and ambitious. Wade saw the war as a way of gaining ‘hero’ status in order to reach his lifelong ambitions of reaching the U.S Senate. When the revelations about his acts in the war were made, John Wade lost everything that he had fought so hard to build for himself. In this superficial way, one may argue that it was the war that ultimately led to who John Wade became at the end of the novel, yet many other factors involving his life before the war must be examined.
According to Michael Parenti, author of “The Assassination of Julius Caesar”, states that “the writing of history has long been a privileged calling undertaken within the church, royal court, landed estate, affluent town house, government agency, university, and corporate-funded foundation.” Parenti writes this because he wants to point out the way history is published and mentions the church, royal court, landed estate, and affluent town house as a way history is written. “On the fifteenth of March, 44 B.C., in a meeting hall adjacent to Pompey’s theater, the Roman Senate awaited the arrival of the Republic’s supreme commander, Julius
For this paper, the fifth hypothesis is chosen to show that it actually contains the whole Tim O’Brien as the person, soldier, character and author of his works. The U...
In conclusion, David Hackett Fischer effectively tells the story of Paul Revere's ride in a way that completely and accurately depicts the events. By developing many of the historical figures that are not as well known as Paul Revere, Hackett Fischer gives the reader a more distinctive understanding of these particular historical events. Paul Revere's Ride also personalizes these events by providing numerous first hand accounts that strengthen the imagery. As a whole, the novel is an effective and interesting historical account that accurately tells the famed story of Paul Revere's midnight ride.
Herzog, Tobey C. "Going After Cacciato: The Soldier-Author- Character Seeking Control." Critique 24 (Winter 1983): 88- 96.
Synopsis of book: Patrick Buchanan explains his theory of how free trade is destroying the manual labor working force of America.
...olds the story of a man dignified in history. This book is truly an admirable piece of litature.
Using these two articles (Ray and Cohen) as guides, discuss the character of Sgt Al Powell. Is he an outlaw hero? An official hero? Or some combination of both. To answer this question, use the character details the film provides through dialogue, clothing, mannerisms, gestures, and actions as evidence.
In three dynamic pieces of literature, the desperate yet hopeful characters gallantly endure the struggles of achieving their dreams as they experience the pain of desolation and the life-fulfilling happiness of a friendly companion. Through hostile resentment, the intense repulsion created by generations of territorial disputes tears apart two vengeful foes, Ulrich and Georg, in Saki’s captivating tale. Whereas in Remarque’s gory war novel, the pure terror of battle brutally slaughters the once innocent minds of soldiers as they undergo changes in their heart and soul within themselves. Although impervious to the influence of the reclusive residents tied to the ranch, as they quest for their shared aspirations, George and Lennie forge an invincible friendship in Steinbeck’s calamitous novelette.
“The Hero’s Journey.” Ariane Publications, 1997. Course handout. AS English I. Dept. of English, Woodside High School. 26 October 2013.
Several stories into the novel, in the section, “How to tell a true war story”, O’Brien begins to warn readers of the lies and exaggerations that may occur when veterans tell war stories.
Neil Sheehan has used this novel to tell the story of the Vietnam conflict utilizing the perspective of one of its most respected characters. This is the story of John P. Vann who first came to Vietnam as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army and later returned as a civilian official. It is the story of his life from the beginning to the end. It is also Vietnam's story; it offers clear reasons for the conflict, and why it was such a disaster for all those involved.