Modernism

Do you like the modernist poems we did the presentations on? Is there one in particular that struck you?    Explain

"Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong"

In this chapter, we learn that Mark Fossie has a lover named Mary Anne Bell. We find out though that after Mary Anne Bell arrives in Vietnam, her personality becomes much different and their love seems to be dwindling. Why does O'Brian decide to include this in the story? Why is it important?

"Spin"

In the chapter "Spin", O'Brian insists that sometimes war is sometimes less violent and more sweet. Why do you think he says this? If you can, try to use textual evidence to answer the question.