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Chapter 19 – Compare the sense of battle within this chapter to that found in Chapter 16. Why is there a difference here?

Chapter 20 – What irony ( the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning) of shame does the youth experience in this chapter? Does he recognize this irony?

Chapter 21 – What perception of time and place does the youth experience following the battle and return to camp? What does this tell you of war? What are your impressions of the youth in this chapter?

Chapter 22 – What images of war are poignant ( Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret) in this chapter? Refer to specific examples with page numbers.