The Sorrow of War (Sunday 126 -146)

1. "His father died in his childhood, His mother left him all alone. Like a plant's, his growth is good. In times of war he's on his own. So the boy creates his very own man, Not mourning the fate of a lonely orphan." (page 127)

* This quote theme is loneliness. Kien had no one to turn to. He had no family and friends. He didnt know much about his mom. He felt as though he raised himself.

* This quote is man vs self. He had to teach himself to never give up and to keep going to survive.

2. "He poured himself a glass of wine, filled it to the brim, and tossed it down hurriedly. He sat in his chair and held his head in his hands."

* This quote is man vs self. He always got drunk to think better.

* This quote characterize Kien because whenever he was going through something he will drink his problems away. When he was drunk it would help him think better and write better.