Corey MacLaren
English 11
Price
May 19, 2014
Theme Analysis
Marcus Luttrell is the perfect example that brotherhood and sacrifice can get you through anything. Each member of his team was willing to give anything to ensure that his team members made it home. Without brotherhood and sacrifice, Marcus would never have stayed alive. For example, Mike Murphy exposed himself by running to the top of the hill in order to get comms to work. After finally getting an extraction on the way, Murphy was shot down by Taliban soldiers. He sacrificed his life in order to make sure his brothers had a fighting chance. Marcus focuses on Murphy's brave act by stating that without that act he wouldn't be alive. This moment in the story helped me understand what a soldier must be willing to give up to make sure his brothers stay alive. The idea that sacrifice and brotherhood can get you through anything could not be more true. You must be willing to give up everything for the person next to you.
English 11
Price
May 19, 2014
Theme Analysis
Marcus Luttrell is the perfect example that brotherhood and sacrifice can get you through anything. Each member of his team was willing to give anything to ensure that his team members made it home. Without brotherhood and sacrifice, Marcus would never have stayed alive. For example, Mike Murphy exposed himself by running to the top of the hill in order to get comms to work. After finally getting an extraction on the way, Murphy was shot down by Taliban soldiers. He sacrificed his life in order to make sure his brothers had a fighting chance. Marcus focuses on Murphy's brave act by stating that without that act he wouldn't be alive. This moment in the story helped me understand what a soldier must be willing to give up to make sure his brothers stay alive. The idea that sacrifice and brotherhood can get you through anything could not be more true. You must be willing to give up everything for the person next to you.