As told by Jim Grove, power is a "desire in every man that ceases only with death". Many crave power, but only a few know how to maintain it. In the novel The Battle of Jericho and the films Apocalypse Now and Citizen Kane, rank or position, pride, and gender inequality promote power in the lives of protagonists and significant characters. Each element is indirectly related to the advancement of power. Rank or position plays a vital role in the development of the role of power in these three art forms. At the Battle of Jericho, the Warriors of Distinction immediately establish themselves as the masters of their fellow students, whom they call "oozes of commitment." All pledges perceive the opportunity to be a member of the Warriors as honorable and are willing to do anything to become a member themselves. Using this to their advantage, the Warriors menacingly organize dangerous and sometimes illegal tasks to demonstrate their power over the pledges, which continually grows. Another example that illustrates rank as power is Captain Willard in Apocalypse now, in the film Captain Willard is ordered by Lieutenant General Corman and Colonel Lucas to find and kill Colonel Kurtz; the two officers have power over Willard. Although he could have refused to carry out the mission, he accepted because it was an order from high-ranking officers. Willard also uses his rank to establish his power while on the boat, when he asks Chief Philips to continue in the direction he wants them to go and says "I'm in command." Another film that shows the use of rank to support power is Citizen Kane. In it, Kane uses his position to establish his dominance over the newspaper industry. Taking control of the New York Inquirer, he uses attractiveness to draw attention... to the center of the paper... always shown as submissive. For example, when Susan decides not to sing anymore, Kane stands by her and asks her to sing again while Susan is shown crying. No power struggle is depicted, only the domination of man. As demonstrated in all three art forms, gender inequality exudes power with male domination. Female power, if it exists, is imperceptible and does not share the same importance as it does with men. In conclusion, the films and novels cited above reveal the three unlikely elements that come together to illustrate the advancement of power. As rank, pride, and gender inequality become significant, power increases and elevates the person who holds that power. While many crave power, few know how to maintain it with the same elements. Works Cited Jim Grove "Desire in every man that ceases only at death." The Battle of Jericho, Apocalypse Now and Citizen Kane