The Good Soldier

The House of Mirth and The Good Soldier have different techniques that engage the reader in the story. Both novels discuss topics such as adultery and manipulation which were highly touchy subjects in their time period. These “scandalize” themes in these two novels holds the reader's attention but, the writing techniques the two authors use make the novel more interesting. The House of Mirth uses a more traditional way of writing while the The Good Soldier uses unordarthox writing style. The House of Mirth is a linear novel with a couple of flashback but its linear nonetheless linear. The Good Soldier is a recollection of memories that reader has to put in order and that draws the reader's attention to the novel. Both techniques in the books…

The Good Soldiers by David Finkel is a non-fiction account of the harsh realities of war. After reading this novel, it becomes clear that America as a country is truly blind to not only how difficult it is for soldiers at war to witness the moments in battle, but also the daily activities that maintain their ability to survive. Written with candor by the Washington Post journalist Finkel who spent 8 months with a group of Iraq war soldiers known as the 2-16, his honest and heartbreaking…

The book Good Soldier by the Pulitzer winner, David Finkel starts off by telling about its detrimental journey on April 6th, 2007. The book is a memoir of the journeys that the soldiers of the unit of 2-16 short for the Second Battalion, Sixteenth Infantry Regiment of the Fourth Infantry Brigade Combat Team, First Infantry Division went through (Finkel, 2009, p. 9). This particular unit started off in Fort Riley, Kansas and then they were assigned to a mission in Western Iraq for 12 months to…

where they will never be able to forget the inhumane phenomenons. It is so smart for these countries to use child soldiers, because they are at an age where they are most likely going to follow orders without question. Children are significantly easier to mold compared to teens which is why they are good for war. However, the psychological wounds that any soldier has regardless of age will never fully heal. Child soldiers are most susceptible to lifelong trauma and suffering from war because…

cases, the stress level could also lead to depression, causing an individual to want to sleep more and to not get out of bed. The important question is not why people like to sleep a lot or a little; everyone likes a good night’ sleep, but not everyone is able to sleep the amount their body and mind wants them to. Good sleep habits can also be called good sleep hygiene. According to The Sleep Health Foundation, good sleep hygiene can be achieved simply by the use of common sense, but often life…

fact that they can also be used in the combat field, instill discipline and build good character. School and classroom rules are not just important there, but as well in the combat zone. Out in the battle field is a prime example of why following orders is important. When a soldier disobeys an order, the outcome can cause a domino effect to occur. If a soldier is told to pull security while their battle buddy sleeps and they do not fulfill their order, then the enemy can use that to their…

thousand soldiers in the Montana National Guard. The army instills multiple creeds and acronyms into all its up- and- coming soldiers, in attempts to have them know these codes for many years to come. Soldiers are taught manners, how to do their job and duties, and to work their hardest to be their best. The Uniform Code of Military Justice is the foundation of all military law in the United States. In…

actually like for an American solider during the war. On his journeys, Steinbeck recorded many aspects of the war that would otherwise go unnoticed. Throughout Steinbeck’s travels, he records accounts of how soldiers adjusted to military life, how life continued during the war, and how the soldiers reacted during combat. Adjusting to military life is no easy task. One day you are at home with a loving family and a warm meal, the next you are on a crowded boat with hundreds of other soldiers,…

Soldiers deserve honor and recognition for defending the freedom of the United States. Because they risk their lives so other Americans do not have to, we rightfully thank soldiers for their service. People generally regard honoring soldiers as respectful, and demonstrates that Americans value the soldier’s sacrifices for our country. However, for some people commending soldiers often includes more about their own personal gain and self-esteem than about respecting the soldier. Some people use…

Again, this sets the example for other soldiers to follow which is why it is also important. The next attribute comes with experience for the most part. Intellect is a leader’s knowledge and innovation. For newer officers, this may not come until after some time, but a good leader will listen to his soldiers and learn everything as quickly as possible. Newer officers will also need to learn the Army’s culture when placed at their first unit. Once an officer has the LDP EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…