While exchanging fire, Perry’s character uses a simile to describe the gunfire around him. By comparing rounds to angry bees, the author demonstrates the intensity of the war. Also, by using the word angry, the reader establishes that there is a large sense of danger. Along with danger, the word buzzing allows the reader to establish a sense of annoyance with the enemy.
After being hit by multiple rounds during an attack, Perry’s character immediately begins to panic and assume that death will quickly follow. Perry begins begging God for help and mercy. As Perry’s character is speaking to God, his character is continuing to develop the theme relying on the Lord. Whenever a situation is out of a character’s hands during the novel, the character automatically begins to pray as shown throughout the novel.
Once everyone was loaded onto the choppers after the attack, Perry provides an exposition
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In the beginning Judy began as upbeat and now seems worn down. In addition to a character shift, Judy’s change is an example of the effects negative effects that war can have on a person as seen throughout the novel.
Here, the author uses imagery to provide an example of color symbolism. The author is using the color grey to represent a heavy and threatening atmosphere. This is does not only apply to the sky; it also pertains to the overall tone of the novel. A dark grey and heavy environment imply a more depressed and sad tone for the characters.
After Pewee spots young children traveling with a woman towards the hooch, he begins to make a doll. The author uses the doll to serve as a symbol of hope for humanity. Throughout the novel the Vietnamese are seen mostly as a negative group. By creating a doll, Pewee is developing the opportunity for a moment of peace and compassion between the two groups; therefore, providing hope that peace can be restored throughout