The Sorrow of War (Friday)

• Pages: 85-105
• Passage One: Dying and surviving were separated by a thin line; they were killed one at a time, or all together; they were killed instantly, or were wounded and bled to death; they could live but suffer the nightmares of white blasts which destroyed their souls and stripped there personalities bare. (Pg. 89, 3rd paragraph)
• Question One: Does the quotation relate to a theme? If so, which theme and how does it relate?
• Answer: Many soldiers can die from many things while fighting for their country.
• Question Two: Does the quotation characterize Kien, Phoung, or another character? If so, in what way does it characterize?
• Answer: This quote characterizes the life of all soldiers and how difficult it is for one to fight and survive their country.

• Passage Two: “Anyway, im sure it wasn’t a human laugh because it was shaking and choking.” (Pg. 126, 4th paragraph)
• Question One: Does the quotation relate to a theme? If so, which theme and how does it relate?
• Answer: Never expect the unexpected. In this quote Kien began to think he was near an enemy that was trying to kill him but really was not.
• Question Two: Does the quotation characterize Kien, Phoung, or another character? If so, in what way does it characterize?
• Answer: This quote characterizes kien and his way of surviving.