... pebble. His illusion of her actually loving him obviously helped him cope with the pressures of leadership and the more general anxiety of war and dying at about any time. He treasured his letters from her and constantly daydreamed about her. This was a distraction, and Jimmy burned the pictures and letters ... , and O"Brien could give up his angry and bitterness towards the man. Finally, O"Brien could start to almost appreciate the fact that he was no longer fighting and enjoy the break. After returning to the States, he coped with his emotions and memories by telling his war stories, "...

• Word Count: 1691
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School