Wound Emotions In Tim O Brien's Novel

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The attitude of the novel is varying, and as expected of any good novel, there are many different parts, with the ability to provoke a myriad of profound emotions. In the first third of the novel, the reader is just beginning to acquaint themselves with the different characters. Furthermore, the abrupt changes in setting could give even the most placid individual whiplash. The main feeling that comes across is empathy. The Parisian people are living in the most destitute conditions with nothing to eat and no place to escape to. Furthermore, the money that does exist is being funneled into war debts, and the rich hoard it as they please. This initially makes the reader feel sorrow towards the people. The people however, also feel sorry for