“Col. Arnaud Beltrame was among the first officers to respond to the attack on the supermarket in the south of France on Friday,” the article shares. The French officer, who offered himself up for a hostage during a standoff, died from gunshot wounds. The officer, Arnaud Beltrame, had served France since 2003. The article shared a quote mentioned by the president: “‘Arnaud Beltrame died in the service of the nation to which he had already given so much,” President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement. ‘In giving his life to end the deadly plan of a jihadi terrorist, he fell as a hero.’’’ The attack started when Morocco-born Redouane Lakdim entered a super market after hijacking a car, murdering a woman, and opening fire. He then held the approximately fifty shopper and police officers hostage in the store, announcing he was a “soldier of the Islamic State.” The terrorist killed four people, including himself, and seriously injured fifteen others. However, the life of one woman was spared thanks to Beltrame, after he offered up his life to save hers, and, unbeknownst to Lakdim, he had his cell phone was on, therefore he was able to inform other officers even after his death. He died a national hero.
The article shares several perpectives. It mostly focused on that of the hostages in the attack, providing direct quote form their experiences. It also mentions the president’s perspective, and how deeply he felt about the tragedy. It also analyzes the perspectives of the officers, as well as the gunman’s
Th article uses several effective mechanisms. They primarily use quotes to convey their story. By using quotes from not only the gunman, but actual hostage survivors they are able to show the full story. They also use notes from the president to show the nation’s response. They also use facts about the hero to contextualize his sacrifice, as well as giving us background information on the terrorist, thereby allowing the reader to understand the attack fully.
Works cited
“French Hero Officer Who Swapped Himself for Hostage Dies.” CNBC, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2018, www.cnbc.com/2018/03/24/trebes-attack-french-officer-who-swapped-himself-for-hostage-dies.html.
“Arnaud Beltrame.” Arnaud Beltrame Est Allé Jusqu’Au Bout De Son Témoignage De Foi, www.famillechretienne.fr/politique-societe/societe/arnaud-beltrame-est-alle-jusqu-au-bout-de-son-temoignage-de-foi-234374.
