Aim: What are the effects of war on the protagonist in Tim O'Brien's "Ambush"?
Questions:
Who are the characters?
Characters include Tim O'Brien, Kathleen, Kiowa, and a twenty year old man.
When did this take place?
This took place from 1959 to April 30, 1975 in My Khe, Vietnam.
What is the conflict?
The conflict is man vs. self, trying to cope with his emotions that came from killing someone.
What literary elements did you identify?
Characterization, setting, imagery, simile, first person point of view, man vs. self, tone, and flashbacks.
Who is the narrator?
The narrator is Tim O'Brien.
What are effects that war has upon the individual?
The effects of war include guilt, denial, flashbacks, visions, and a different relationship between family and friends
How is this an anti war story?
This is an anti war story because Tim O'Brien tells you that about side effect that a war cause you after leaving the war.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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