He was now in the most remote area and deepest part of the Amazon rainforest, uncharted, and completely isolated from any human soul. A perfect place for Hell, he thought. Who else would come to such a Godforsaken place except himself and his intended query? Even the trees above him were incredibly tall and foreboding, blocking out the harsh sunlight from time to time, a natural blanket that gave no relief from the constant humidity and biting insects. An unseen bird cried out suddenly and that startled him for a moment. He was unusually nervous and anxious at the same time. He decided to stop, have a cool drink, and think things over before moving on. Why in the world would they come here in the first place? He asked himself. In one …show more content…
Things that did not want to be seen or found. He was an excellent profiler and specialist in espionage activity. Nowadays he is known by less flattering names in the intelligence gathering agencies he has worked for eight years. Names like the mentalist mole, super-spook, ghost agent, remote viewer, and one of those Psi spies. He did not much care about that any more, even if it was true. He was not officially trained as a field explorer, but today he was as one, and expressed this fact to his handlers before his left. Nevertheless, despite his better judgment he needed to confirm his suspicions and precognitions in person before they faded away. At twenty-nine, he had already built a reputation for himself good or bad as the "Wonder Kid" in the CIA clairvoyant program who could find anyone or anything he was assigned to locate. Despite the hype or lack there of, he was proud to be a legitimate psychic spy in the espionage …show more content…
There is so much life here, he thought, and so many secrets. It would be a shame to lose all this to callous loggers and industrialization. Advance science and medical research depends upon the findings within a tropical rainforest. New bugs, new plants, new trees, and on rare occasion a new species of animal can be found here. Any good biologists, botanists, geneticists, medical scientists, microbiologists, and zoologists knows that a possible cure for cancer may lie just under the bark of a mysterious tree waiting to be discover or the world 's most deadly virus waiting to kill
Woodhull is known as “America’s first spy” and was in charge of daily intelligence operations. He was a farmer and as a result traveled to New York City to sell his crops. Tallmadge told Woodhull to gather as much intelligence as he could while in the city. Since there were no operatives in the city, Woodhull was the best candidate. Woodhull’s code name during the operation was Samuel Culper Sr, this is how the operation gained its name (Felch,
General Washington singled him out for his intellect (Willadsen, 2011). It is evident throughout his efforts that he possessed a keen intelligence that aided him in infiltrating the enemy’s ranks and in his ability to collect vital intelligence for the war effort (Braisted, 2015). He was a man of presence and character, showing resilience and a willingness to never quit. Despite illness and the knowledge he could be found out and executed at any time throughout the thirteen months he spent with the Loyalists, he continued his mission and frequently attempted escape until finally succeeding in September of 1782 (Braisted, 2015; Elder, 2003; Willadsen, 2011). He led others by confiding his secret to fellow Loyalist Solders and convincing them to defect with him to the Continentals.
Because he noticed how much the patriots meant to him when he was helping them. Awesome achievements during the war are that he wrote a book called Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the troops for the United States. An amazing fact was that book was also a training guide for the men. It also had a different and shorter name called “Blue Book.” Fun Fact
He thought about how correct the man had been. They again started their way toward the city. Because of the time that they walked, they became weary. The journey back had to
Rachel Eaves, 14, is no ordinary girl. She was the only female player and defensive captain on her middle school team, playing as a linebacker and running back. It all started as joke, but soon turned into a reality, breaking the stereotype of football only being a boys’ sport. Rachel started playing football when she was ten.
“My Chief Rabbit has told me to defend this run and until he says otherwise I shall stay here,” is what Bigwig answers as death was likely staring at him face to face (Adams 457). Even though Bigwig knows that Woundwort, the intimidating rabbit and antagonist he was facing, could no doubt kill him, he decides to stand his ground and do what was best for the good of his fellow friends. Richard Adams’ novel Watership Down expresses how a strong sense of community can accomplish near impossible tasks when there’s synergy between every member of the group. Watership Down displays the rabbits’ determination to do what’s best for the warren through their sly solutions to counter difficult situations, their ability to mature, and their impeccable
Annotated Bibliography Introduction: Examine different kinds of advertisements and the problem at hand with how they perpetuate stereotypes, such as; gender, race, and religion. Thesis: The problem in society today is in the industry of social media. In efforts to attract the eye of the general population, advertising companies create billboards, commercials, flyers and other ads with stereotypes that are accepted in today’s society. Because of the nations’ cultural expectation for all different types of people, advertisement businesses follow and portray exactly what and how each specific gender, race, or religion should be.
Due to having to fight against blacks blindfolded, giving his speech and getting a letter in a briefcase was a lot for
Texas Stereotypes Texas is well known for a lot of things, to being one of the biggest states in the US to JFK Assassination. Many people believe that Texas is probably one of the violent states because of many people owning guns and many prisoners being on death row. Numerous individuals has came up with a lot of stereotype for Texas and Texans. One of the most famous and favorable stereotypes are that Texas consist of many cowboys and cowgirls. Yes many of men and women are but, little do they know that more than 85% of the Texas population lives in urban areas.
A captain in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, he famously announced "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" just before being executed by the British for being a spy. He grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Yale College. He began his career as a teacher, but when the War for Independence broke out, he accepted a commission as a lieutenant in the Continental Army. He served at Boston and then New York, where he volunteered to go behind British lines to gather intelligence. He was captured by the British and immediately admitted that he was spying for General George Washington.
He cared for the citizens of this country and wanted to make it better for them in any way. He was caring to his wife, the first lady, Ida McKinley, even he had business to attend
The novel, “There There” by Tommy Orange follows the stories of a plethora of characters, sharing many unique experiences with the readers. Themes of gender, identity, community, race, and assimilation can be seen throughout these stories, as the characters experience them firsthand. The journeys these characters experience connect these themes to the terms culture, multiracial person, and stereotype through showcasing the impact that these terms have on the characters and their stories. Culture is a term referring to the practices, arts, and achievements of a nation or group of people. Strong traces of culture can be seen throughout the novel, as the characters all have unique experiences with the same culture.
Yet, in a moment, he somehow knew from the sound of that storm which rose so painfully in him now, which laid waste -forever?- the strange, yet comforting landscape of his mind, that the hand of God would surely lead him into this staring, waiting mouth, these distended jaws, this hot breath as of fire. He would be led into darkness, and in darkness would remain; until in some incalculable time to come the
The Victorian Era as a stereotype was a period of transformation and new wealth. The majority of people valued affluence, class and association despite the fact that the minority obtained it. Discrimination of coloured people and marginalised women rights were commonly acceptable practices that the legal system incorporated aspects of. The prevailing religion of the time was Christianity; these religious views sculpted the acceptable conduct of the era. Emily Bronte in herself portrays an individual who challenges the established values of the Victorian Era evident within a professor of hers statement describing her to have “had a head for logic and a capability for argument, unusual in a man and rare in a woman.”
Why do people classify others by their looks, gender, skin color, race, abilities, age, or wealth? Maybe because stereotyping is part of human nature. Everyone classifies others as one thing or another. Most people stereotype others because they do not know better. Or so they like to tell themselves.