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War's Ability to Self-Discover


He is fighting the force of human judgment, but his conscience keeps telling him to stick with what he wants. "I couldn't make myself be brave. It had nothing to do with morality. Embarrassment, that's all it was (59)." This shows O"Brien's weakness, and how he realizes that he cannot cope with the ridicule and mockery he that will result in running away. When he left to deal with this decision, he went to Tip Top Lodge, which was right near the border of Canada. This is the true test to see if he has the guts to leave everything behind. He meets Elroy Berdahl, the man that gives O"Brien the support he needs. At this place, O"Brien spends a week trying to sort out what he should do. On his last day, Elroy Berdahl took him fishing. The spot was on the border of Canada, and the man gives him a chance to make his escape. He does not even have to say a word to let O"Brien know he understands. "And yet by his presence, his mute watchfulness, he made it real. He was the true audience. He was a witness, like God, or like the gods, who look on in absolute silence as we live our lives, as we make our choices or fail to make them (60)." This shows how Elroy Berdahl does not judge or question the decision O"Brien decides to make. He will never forget the silence that saved him. O"Brien does end up going to war. He views himself as a coward, not a hero of his youth. .
             Vietnam has such an impact on Mary Anne that an unknown side of her is revealed. Mark Fossie is her boyfriend, and he sends her over to see him. When Mary Anne arrives in Vietnam, she is an average seventeen-year-old girl. Because of her curiosity, she is a quick learner. She is amazed at military life. " Everything I want," she said, "is right here" "To tell the truth, I've never been happier in my whole life. Never (99)." Mark Fossie is extremely worried about her. Her dramatic transition starts to begin when she becomes too curious about the more dangerous parts of Vietnam.


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