Chaplain

In this quote, Meursault explains his reaction to his mother’s death. The author captures the reader's attention by allowing them to understand why Meursault reacted the way he did. This creates the understanding of Meursault situation and why he is the way he is. The look into his inner working would help provide the reader with a sense of closure. Finally, the reason for indifference is shown and this allows there to be a chance for change. Knowing Meursault doesn’t analyze himself, is…

The Making of the Knights Templar “Like going on pilgrimage, to which they were often likened, crusading was an act of Christian love and piety that compensated for and paid the penalties earned by sin” (Richard Abels, par. 1). During the Medieval Time Period, the Christians would take pilgrimage to the Holy City of Jerusalem until it became increasingly dangerous as the Muslim Wars of Expansion threated the Holy City of Jerusalem. This sparked the Crusades: a series of Holy Wars where the…

still wants him dead. He is no longer a stranger to the jury because he is sentenced, they now see him as a man that is going to die, this visualization of himself leads to Meursault having a hard time to digest this newfound visuality. When the chaplain visits Meursault, he comes to address the sins of Meursault. Meursault replies,” he didn’t know what a sin was and he has been guilty.” (118). This inability to register what sin is and acceptance of his guilt cause Meursault to sleep restfully…

The flight to Panama was long and bumping as I flew aboard a C-141, this aircraft is no longer in service. As I departed the aircraft, I was met by oppressive heat and humidity. As I looked around my new surroundings, I could not help but think that it looked as if someone had laid a giant green carpet over the landscape. It was definitely the most beautiful country that I had seen and, in my opinion it still is. The tarmac was busy with all kinds of activity going on. I asked where I…

Character: • Yossarian o Repeatedly thought of as crazy throughout the novel by other characters, although no one seems truly sane in the military o Has a strong hatred towards commanding officers, as he feels they do not respect him or any of the men and that they are treated like pawns in a game of war o Overall, Yossarian is a static character throughout the novel. Much like Holden Caulfield, Yossarian seems to want to prove his point of how wrong the war is, and so he is unchanging in his…

“An Officer is a leader, a decision-maker, and as such, is regularly responsible for making ethical decisions that are not straight forwardly dictated by the generally accepted rules governing his or her office.” Part of our job as commissioned officers is to counsel, guide, and listen to our junior officers and enlisted personnel. According to this definition of an officer-“an officer is responsible for the lives of his men”-also includes the overall well being of the individual, assigned under…

Evangelism in many places has become a spectator sport. Only a few are out in our Father’s harvest field while many as spectators sit in the church watching. They have become distracted by good intentions. Let me share a story with you that I once heard a Chaplain relate to a few soldiers.” “A General sent for a soldier and gave him an urgent mission:” “Take this message to the front-line as quick…

tendencies during the Middle Ages. Moreover, Rykener even suggests that numerous religious figures knowingly engaged his services, which was undoubtedly a shocking revelation at the time, He suggests that a rector, four Franciscans brothers, three chaplains, a Carmelite friar and an unknown number of priest all engaged in homosexual practises with him while he was dressed as woman. He also suggests that he had sexual intercourse with several…

in to place from when the patient is first diagnosed, this will set out clear guidelines of the patient’s wishes and what they would like in the future. This includes the place where the patient wishes to pass away and whether they would like the Chaplain to visit. Any added extras the patient will require such as carers, night sitters district nurses and specific equipment can be added on at a later date (Macmillan cancer support, 2011). It is important to have a set plan so the patient is…

people in the military at this time could agree with the horrible conditions This also helped them capture the attention of old veterans through its use of slang and relate to them how their morals only increased when they were away from the war. As well, Holden uses his own form of colloquialism to portray an immature youth of past in Catcher In The Rye. Holden uses many types of immature vocab such as, “Backasswards vomity strictly for the birds” (Salinger). Backasswards is his own…