Tim O'Brien's "Ambush"

Objective: Preparing for the ELA Regents Session One Part A. Today you will listen to an account by Tim O'Brien and take notes using the 5Ws+H.

Aim: What are the effects of war on the protagonist in Tim O'Brien's "Ambush"?

Questions:
Who are the characters?
Characters include Tim O'Brien, Kathleen, Kiowa, and a twenty year old man.
When did this take place?
This took place from 1959 to April 30, 1975 in My Khe, Vietnam.
What is the conflict?
The conflict is man vs. self, trying to cope with his emotions that came from killing someone.
What literary elements did you identify?
Characterization, setting, imagery, simile, first person point of view, man vs. self, tone, and flashbacks.
Who is the narrator?
The narrator is Tim O'Brien.
What are the effects that war has upon the individual?
The effects of war include guilt, denial, flashbacks, visions, and a different relationship between family and friends.
How is this an anti-war story?
This is an anti-war story because the narrator explains what terrible things he thinks about and goes through even after leaving war. The narrator lets people know when you leave war you won't be the same person that you were when you entered.