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          My review on sorrow of war was that the book has very interesting facts inside of the main story. The story line of Kien's encounter's  with his high school lover and other he met along the way during the war. The book tells a story about a man in the Vietnam army whos fighting a war and going through emotional problems. Kien is your protagonist in the book. He plays a role of helping his fellow companions in the army and find the love of his life. The story teaches you about what each individual went through and how they are special and the people they are special to.  The book has value meanings to it and some great quotes that indicates specific meaning to each one said.      

“Our era is over. From now on you have to grow up, fight the battle alone. New times are coming splendid and magnificent and trouble-free times. No more sadness." pg. 126 4th paragraph “You're afraid aren't you " pg. 133 5th paragraph Quote #1 question 1-“Our era is over. From now on you have to grow up, fight the battle alone. New times are coming splendid and magnificent and trouble-free times. No more sadness" connects to the social media and how everything has changed over the years and newer things are coming out. Question 2-The quote theme is progress Quote #2 question 1-The quote theme is nervous Question 2-“You're  afraid aren't you" quote indicates conflict by a person pointing out your bad side and asking you questions on the deal of you being so afraid.

“Life is here, death is also here" pg. 118 2nd paragraph “ I'll produce a masterpiece one day. Just wait" pg. 125 2nd paragraph Quote #1 question 1- “Life is here, death is also here connects to life situations like you are living but at the same time you do not know when you are going to die because life does not hint at you. Question 2-  The theme for the first quote is different. Quote #2 question 1-“ I'll produce a masterpiece one day. Just wait!" indicates conflict by saying that the man is going to do his best to accomplish his goal and make his own masterpiece to feel proud of himself. Question 2- “I'll produce a masterpiece, Just wait! " connects to when you are doubting someone about their talents and skills and comes out that they ended up proving you wrong for doubting.

“Death is another life, a different kind than we know here a calm,  tranquility,  and real freedom" pg. 90 2nd paragraph “Go down into the yard with your hands up" pg. 105 4th paragraph Quote #1 question 1 - “Go down into the yard with your hands up" indicates conflict by stating that a man has a gun and telling him to go to the yard with his hands up or he is going to suffer the consequences. Question 2-“Go down to the yard " quote does provide details on the setting by stating that Kien is going to be lured into the yard. Quote #2 question 1 - “Death is another life,  a different kind of than we know on here a calm, tranquility,  and real freedom " quote characterize Kien. The way the quote characterize Kien by him stating about how much he wanted to end his life and how he gave up on everything and thinking killing himself will resolve his problems. Question #2 -“Death is another life,  a different kind of than we know here a calm,  tranquility, an

“Do you know what life it is you've brought into your home" pg.71 last paragraph “At least we're much stronger compared to those days" pg. 75 2nd paragraph Quote #1 question 1-The “at least we're much stronger compared to those days" quote connects to times like when you are on working by yourself and your friend working on the same project as you. The best thing to do for that is to work togetherto get the  job done quicker and progressive. Question 2- The conflict  for the quote is by saying that working alone is not the only way to get the job done. Quote #2 question 1-The “Do you know what life you've brought into your home" quote  indicate conflict by stating that she has a meaning to her and wants Kien to know who life he posseses. Question 2- “Do you know what life you've brought into your home " quote connects to when you bring over strangers or unknown people inside your house and does not know what they are capable of.