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Question 1 • American Literature and Composition

What emotional truth is conveyed in both “Ambush” and “Facing It”?

Answer
A
One always experiences guilt and remorse after killing someone during a time of war.
B
Denial of past experiences is often the best way in which to deal with them and move forward.
C
It is perplexing that not everyone is as affected by war as the veterans who fought in it.
D
Those who experienced or fought in the Vietnam War are forever affected by it in some way.

Explanation

Both poems show that the Vietnam War continues to affect people who experienced it. In “Ambush,” the speaker remains troubled by the man he killed, while in “Facing It,” the veteran’s visit to the memorial brings back painful memories and emotions. Together, they suggest that those who experienced or fought in the war are forever affected by it in some way.

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