... in that it is something that Greene longed for since childhood, and he felt that the only person who can give him that kind of love and affection was an unearthly being of higher power. Greene felt that a strong Catholic faith in God would in return give him the emotional support ... rat that had been couched on the cool rim of the bath tub, like a cat on a gravestone" (40). Medical attention was also scarce for the family where upon Scobie severely cutting his hand while on the job, all possible first aid, (which wasn't much), must be administered due to the unsanitary conditions that ....

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... of war, he finds an unlikely ally in Pyle and they become close friends for a while. Although one of the major themes of the book is the conflict in Vietnam, love also plays an important role in the story. Throughout the novel, Fowler and Pyle compete for the affection of Fowler's mistress, Phuong. She leaves Fowler for the much younger Pyle ... she truly loved either one of them. Phuong represents the typical Vietnamese woman. From an early age, she must look out for herself because she can't really rely on her family for support. Her older sister is constantly trying to convince Fowle...

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• Grade Level: High School