War impacts individuals in different ways. Chris Kyle was a Navy SEAL, known for being one of the most successful snipers in American history. His drive to help out others, the critical eye he had, and his love for the United States made him successful in his career as a sniper. In 2013, Chris Kyle was tragically killed in a shooting accident. It is important that current and future generations hear his story to understand what made him so successful in his craft. He may not be here anymore, but his story and legacy has been kept alive through the efforts of his widowed wife, Taya, along with the movie American Sniper directed by Clint Eastwood, 2014. The film represents various political messages of patriotism and acts of heroism. Chris Kyle
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This is shown when the two news reports of the 1998 U.S Embassy bombings and the September 11 attacks are shown on his television. They show real life footage that was shown on the special news reports during this time. You could see the remains of the U.S Embassy and the Twin Towers burning and eventually collapsing. This also is the reason behind Chris Kyle wanting to go to war in Iraq and protecting his country. He becomes so angered over this and decides to quit his career as a bull rider. He does not look back on his career as a bull rider and is compelled to make a difference and help his country. He is ready to face the war on terrorism and the obstacles that will come with it, along with the rest of the United States. Overall, the film portrays an accurate depiction of Chris Kyle. He is shown as a loving man of his country and family. Bradley Cooper’s portrayal as Kyle shows that he was a heroic soldier, loving father, and a successful sniper. In the film he says, “America is the greatest country”. It is obvious he is proud to be an American and proud to say this is his home. A hero is defined as someone who can be admired for their accomplishments, have great courage, and a strong ability (Merriam-Webster). Chris Kyle embodies this definition and can be defined as a modern American
This is shown when the two news reports of the 1998 U.S Embassy bombings and the September 11 attacks are shown on his television. They show real life footage that was shown on the special news reports during this time. You could see the remains of the U.S Embassy and the Twin Towers burning and eventually collapsing. This also is the reason behind Chris Kyle wanting to go to war in Iraq and protecting his country. He becomes so angered over this and decides to quit his career as a bull rider. He does not look back on his career as a bull rider and is compelled to make a difference and help his country. He is ready to face the war on terrorism and the obstacles that will come with it, along with the rest of the United States. Overall, the film portrays an accurate depiction of Chris Kyle. He is shown as a loving man of his country and family. Bradley Cooper’s portrayal as Kyle shows that he was a heroic soldier, loving father, and a successful sniper. In the film he says, “America is the greatest country”. It is obvious he is proud to be an American and proud to say this is his home. A hero is defined as someone who can be admired for their accomplishments, have great courage, and a strong ability (Merriam-Webster). Chris Kyle embodies this definition and can be defined as a modern American