How does the author use terrorism as a theme?

Artkin is a terrorist. Artkin believes that by attacking America he will be able to restore his homeland to the free, happy place he wants it to be. Artkin has convinced Miro of this and surrounds himself by others who also believe this. As part of his attempts to restore his country, Artkin has bombed multiple locations in America, including a Brooklyn post office and a Detroit car factory.

Artkin and his crew have hijacked the bus full of children in the hopes of having a group of political prisoners released, getting millions of dollars, and shutting down Inner Delta. Artkin does not truly believe he will be able to stop Inner Delta, but is counting heavily on the first two demands. Unknown to him, the general believes Artkin is hoping only to stop Inner Delta.

Artkin believes it is his duty to die for his country. However, Artkin believes that he should die in terrorist acts, not by honorably fighting for his country. It is for this reason that Artkin has hijacked the bus and why he keeps pushing Miro to do everything he has taught him in the name of his homeland.