This is where Kip started to respect the English culture and took more pride in defusing bombs. ... A list of wounds. ... The characters in the novel couldn't elude who they were even with their best attempts. ... Almasy forges this identity through his character, his work, and his interactions with others. ... (Sage, 198) But again the characters find that national identity is prized above all else. ...

• Word Count: 2010
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School