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Compare And Contrast Woodhull And Rogers

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As long as I have air in my lungs, I will not stop. ~ Abraham Woodhull The AMC original series TURN is a fascinating, astonishing, and up-tempo storyline that focuses on the turning point for the American surge for independence. Abraham Woodhull and Robert Rogers are two men who have different approaches toward their enemies. These fearsome foes have contrasting reputations because of past actions, but they both have the silent and sneaky method to their strategies. From the origination of this historical altercation, Abraham Woodhull and Robert Rodgers have both had a different way of approaching their enemies. Robert Rodgers has a machiavellian tendency in his way of fighting his enemies. On the other hand, Abraham differs in his ways of attacking his target. Robert is the kind of guy who will not bother to pull the trigger. Abraham hesitates. Abraham is not the type of person who is just out to kill. When Robert is put into a tough spot, he will do anything in his power to get the best of who he is aiming for. Abraham and Robert have a different way of strategizing their plans. In addition to differences in approaching enemies, Abraham and Robert are contrasting in reputations. Robert Rodgers is known as the …show more content…

They are both super sneaky. Abraham is keeping it a secret that he is joining his friends to form a Culper Spy Ring. He lies to his father, Richard Woodhull, and tells him that he is going to New York to study the law, while he is actually going there to be apart of the spy. Robert Rodgers is discreet when he acts as a spectator when Abraham shoots Easton. He then, sneaks up on Abraham and suffocates him from behind. He then, claims his reward for his deeds and a trap is set to capture him; he does not fall for the trick. He turned the table and bested them --not vice versa. Robert and Abraham are intelligent men. They think their ideas through

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