During and after the Vietnam War, Kovic's view of the war and of his country changed dramatically. ... Every traumatic event that Kovic experienced put more hate in his heart for the Vietnam War and for Americans. ... The preceding two events were the beginnings of Kovic changing his views of the war. ... Although fighting in the Vietnam War almost took his life, Kovic began to realize that he did not agree with the war. ... When people feel rejected by something that is important to them, they will take their anger out on what they feel to be the cause of their pain. ...

• Word Count: 2165
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

The whole ideal of innocence is very important to the men because during their stay at Vietnam they feel as if they have all lost most of their virtuousness. ... So O'Brien feels as if it is important to tell his readers, through Rat's story of course, how the men see Mary Anne. ... What he is mostly interested in is assisting our comprehension of what Vietnam War means and how its meaning directly affected the story O'Brien calls his life. ... The environment offered by the Vietnam War eventually begins to liberate Mary Anne. ... What he is mostly interested in is assisting...

• Word Count: 1540
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The most important thing we are leaving behind is faith. ... Owen also believes that it is his responsibility to be a hero, the war in Vietnam is giving him the perfect chance. ... An important part of A Prayer for Owen Meany is set in the time period of the Vietnam War. ... At this point Owen is set on the idea that his destiny is to go to Vietnam to sacrifice his own life in a war that is not his. ... Nearly every significant event and character had some religious affiliation. ...

• Word Count: 1641
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School