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

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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