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The Causes and Portrayal of the War Protagonist1 #14209 Consider how the war is presented to the reader.

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The Sorrow of War - Bao Ninh »The Sorrow of War - Bao NinhThe Sorrow of War - Bao Ninh☜A map by students at Victoria Shanghai Academy in Hong Kong starting to explore the non-linear narrative of Bao Ninhs novel set in the Vietnam war.☜F1CEB7

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The Causes and Portrayal of the WarThe Causes and Portrayal of the War☜Consider how the war is presented to the reader.☜D3B8AB

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Destiny »DestinyDestiny☜There is a sense of destiny or luck in Kiens survival - why do you think Bao Ninh chooses to do this? (166, 183, 190) Does Kien have a sense of guilt about his survival? How does writing help to alleviate this guilt? (181-2, 191-2, 202)☜FFB597

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Enemy »EnemyEnemy☜How are the Americans presented in the war? Is there a strong anti-American sentiment in this novel? Are they seen as very different from Kiens army? Give reasons for all of your answers.☜FFB597

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Heroes »HeroesHeroes☜War stories are traditionally about heroes and the courageous things they do. Does Kien do anything courageous in the war? Are there any heroes in this war? What can we say about the fate of heroes in this novel? (190-3, 210, 214)☜FFB597

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Introduction to War »Introduction to WarIntroduction to War☜What is significant about Kiens introduction to war? Why does Ninh choose to place this near the end of the novel rather than give a chronological account? (218)☜FFB597

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Motivations »MotivationsMotivations☜What does Kien fight for? Why does he want to fight for the North Vietnamese army? Does Kien show any pride in his country?☜FFB597

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Politics »PoliticsPolitics☜Is this a political novel? What, if anything, is said about capitalism and communism in the novel? Why is this significant?☜FFB597

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The Army »The ArmyThe Army☜Armies are traditionally highly organised, efficient and prepared for war - in what ways is Kiens army presented?☜FFB597

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Victory »VictoryVictory☜The war is won by the communist North Vietnamese - how does Bao Ninh portray this victory? (79, 193)☜FFB597

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Entered by:- Jake Eagle
NodeID: #14209
Node type: Protagonist
Entry date (GMT): 3/19/2009 5:57:00 AM
Last edit date (GMT): 3/19/2009 6:18:00 AM
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