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    the realization that Lisette is a prostitute. Secondly‚ Xavier’s culture and his self identity are attacked by Lieutenant Breech‚ which also contributes to his ultimate emotional defeat. Breech constantly insults Xavier and makes racist remarks on purpose‚ often saying things like “‘How many canoe lengths did you say they were from you?’ he says‚ smiling” (196). In this passage‚ Lieutenant Breech is making fun of Xavier as he reports his kills. Because of

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    friend‚ "I ’m where I want to be‚ quite voluntarily doing what I think is right" (42). Many GI ’s were immersed with a sense of mission and purpose. Even if they didn ’t completely agree with the war‚ it was their job as a solider. Even though Second Lieutenant Frederick Downs‚ Jr. is worn‚ he writes‚ "…And yet it is my job‚ and I do it willingly‚ knowing that war is a constant factor in this world and has been here since the beginning of man" (61). Likewise‚ "I am a Marine‚" (81) writes Corporal Kevin

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    “How To Use Your Chain Of Command" Why it is important to follow proper instruction procedures in the military is for many reasons. As a soldier it is our responsibility to not only follow instruction/orders‚ but to execute the command. Not following orders can result into consequences not only for the soldier whom committed not following instructions‚ but also it can put others at risk too. Like your N.C.O. in charge of you‚ to your Team Leader‚ to your Section Sergeant‚ to your Platoon Sergeant

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    Lieutenant Junior Grade Daniel "Danny" Kaffee (Tom Cruise)‚ is an inexperienced U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General ’s Corps lawyer who leads the defense in the court-martial of two Marines‚ Private First Class Louden Downey (James Marshall) and Lance Corporal Harold Dawson (Wolfgang Bodison)‚ who are accused of murdering a fellow Marine of their unit‚ PFC William Santiago (Michael DeLorenzo)‚ at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba‚ which is under the command of Col. Nathan R. Jessup (Jack Nicholson)

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    and jealousy have always been around‚ as most all people are not completely satisfied; they want something more. In Othello‚ by William Shakespeare‚ Iago is seen frustrated is seen to be frustrated to see a General by the name of Othello give the lieutenant position to a great scholar‚ Cassio. He believes that he is the more qualified man as he has proved himself in battle‚ where all of Cassio’s credentials are just on paper. He envies Cassio’s position and for this vows to take revenge on Othello

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    “He is the reason I believe in God; I am a Christian because of Owen Meany‚” (Irving‚ 1). These were John’s first words of the book‚ and it nicely represents what the whole book is going to be about. Religious faith‚ including fate destined by God‚ is the leading theme in A Prayer for Owen Meany. Many characters‚ especially John Wheelwright and Owen Meany‚ undergo a series of events in their lives that make them question‚ or justify the existence of God in a world where there is no obvious evidence

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    Wahlberg played the lead character Marcus Luttrell. 1The rest of the four man team is played by Eric Bana‚ Taylor Kitsch‚ Emile Hirsch‚ and Ben Foster. Eric Bana is an Australian film actor who played Lieutenant Commander Erik S. Kristensen‚ also played Bruce banner in the HULK. Taylor Kitsch played Lieutenant Michael P. "Murph" the on ground leader and also played as Gambit in X-Men Origin. Emile Hirsch played Danny Dietz SEAL Team 10’s communications officer and had roles in The Girl Next Door‚ Alpha

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    claim. Desdemona is responsible for her own death because she provoked Othello to want to harm her by being inappropriate with another man‚Cassio‚ who is not only Othello’s lieutenant but a man who is already wed to a lady of the night. The quotes “Be thou assured‚ good Cassio‚ I will do…” and “Do you know‚ sirrah‚ where Lieutenant Cassio lies?”(3.3.1-2)/(3.4.1). These two quotes prove that Desdemona was flirting with Cassio behind her husband’s back. In the first quote‚ she was alone with Cassio in

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    including his companions Cassio‚ Rodrigo‚ and the Moor‚ Othello intending to gain power. His actions create a massive amount of jealousy and rage. All of this revenge and manipulation first forms when Cassio is chosen for the position as Othello’s Lieutenant‚ a job which Iago wanted desperately. This sends Iago into a rage motivated by his hunger for power. His revenge towards Cassio first begins at a celebration when Iago pressures him into having one drink after another knowing Cassio has a low tolerance

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    of harmful decisions among Othello and Roderigo owing to the fact that Iago has an immense amount of envy and hatred toward Othello. In the first scene of the play we learn that Sergeant Othello makes the decision to choose to promote Cassio to lieutenant rather than choosing Iago for the position. Conclusively this upsets Iago‚ he is offended by Othello’s decision in view of the fact that Othello believes Cassio is a stronger soldier‚ Iago is hurt and believes he is worth a

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