Often times, a retelling of an event cannot give justice towards the original experience itself. As a species of over seven billion, it is often hard to experience something truly unique or exclusivehing exclusive from that of the experiences of others; ; however, it is those experiences that not only separate us from each other, but also helps to define the core personality of each and every one of us. Exclusive events, good or bad, are the spawn of different sets of factors that influence one: an activity, a job, education, etc. Thomas Hardy, a famous novelist, once said that only stories which are exceptional and unordinary are worth telling. Marcus Luttrell, author of the narrative Lone Survivor, used his unique experience being a Navy
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Luttrell, being a Navy SEAL, describes the gruesome training and the strong mentality that one needs to achieve the SEAL trident. He highlights that from the beginning of INDOC towards the end of SEAL BUD/S training just 20 of the original 180 candidates passed (Luttrell 153). The large drop in numbers signifies the selectiveness of the program and the superior mentality needed to pass. The ability to stand through the pain and misery of SEAL training is something that only the most supreme of patriots are willing to undergo for the sake of their country. Very few are willing to take the hard path and those who do are considered invincible for their “never quit” and “never out of the fight” attitude (Luttrell 7). The hard work and training that molds every SEAL separates them from that of the likes of an ordinary person. Luttrell’s sense of patriotism causes him to resent the Afghan people as a whole for the actions of the Al-Qaeda on US soil. He comments on the area only being filled with “crazed mountain men and women following a god who sanctioned murder” whose individuals would be matched with “steel” (Luttrell 15). Luttrell’s revengeful attitude stereotypes the Afghan population to be exclusively filled with murderers all hating Americans. His view signifies that of the American attitude at the time towards the Middle East being riddled with a …show more content…
Marcus, stranded alone in the Hindu Kush mountain range, forces him to reconsider his view on his invincibility. He is left powerless and at the behest of the local population (Luttrell 257). His reliance on the Pashtuns for survival demonstrates his change in heart towards the foreigners as the tribe and Marcus mutually put all their trust in each other. He vividly remembers the children of the tribe and recalls that “he will miss their friendship the most” (Luttrell 298). He starts to regard the villagers of Sabray as equal and looks to them with a kind and brotherly attitude as they rescued him from death. He describes their law “Lokhay” as being “nothing short of a miracle” as people who were trained to hate him chose instead to lay down their lives for him (Luttrell 22). This remarkable treaty justifies the uniqueness of this story as it is very rare that locals will choose to help the enemy as opposed to those that can pose an immediate threat. This expression of “enemies becoming friends” highlights the differential exceptional circumstances the prove Marcus Luttrell’s story to be a good one
Luttrell, being a Navy SEAL, describes the gruesome training and the strong mentality that one needs to achieve the SEAL trident. He highlights that from the beginning of INDOC towards the end of SEAL BUD/S training just 20 of the original 180 candidates passed (Luttrell 153). The large drop in numbers signifies the selectiveness of the program and the superior mentality needed to pass. The ability to stand through the pain and misery of SEAL training is something that only the most supreme of patriots are willing to undergo for the sake of their country. Very few are willing to take the hard path and those who do are considered invincible for their “never quit” and “never out of the fight” attitude (Luttrell 7). The hard work and training that molds every SEAL separates them from that of the likes of an ordinary person. Luttrell’s sense of patriotism causes him to resent the Afghan people as a whole for the actions of the Al-Qaeda on US soil. He comments on the area only being filled with “crazed mountain men and women following a god who sanctioned murder” whose individuals would be matched with “steel” (Luttrell 15). Luttrell’s revengeful attitude stereotypes the Afghan population to be exclusively filled with murderers all hating Americans. His view signifies that of the American attitude at the time towards the Middle East being riddled with a …show more content…
Marcus, stranded alone in the Hindu Kush mountain range, forces him to reconsider his view on his invincibility. He is left powerless and at the behest of the local population (Luttrell 257). His reliance on the Pashtuns for survival demonstrates his change in heart towards the foreigners as the tribe and Marcus mutually put all their trust in each other. He vividly remembers the children of the tribe and recalls that “he will miss their friendship the most” (Luttrell 298). He starts to regard the villagers of Sabray as equal and looks to them with a kind and brotherly attitude as they rescued him from death. He describes their law “Lokhay” as being “nothing short of a miracle” as people who were trained to hate him chose instead to lay down their lives for him (Luttrell 22). This remarkable treaty justifies the uniqueness of this story as it is very rare that locals will choose to help the enemy as opposed to those that can pose an immediate threat. This expression of “enemies becoming friends” highlights the differential exceptional circumstances the prove Marcus Luttrell’s story to be a good one