Stockings
What did Dobbins keep and tie around his neck for comfort?
His girlfriends panty hose
Why did the soldiers stay at the church?
It was a safe, quiet, place to rest during the war.
What are some physical details O'Brien focus on?
His face and body wounds, like the red star shape in one of his eyes.
Who asks O'Brien if he's ever killed someone?
His 9 year old daughter
Why does Dobbins get upset with Azar?
He made fun of the girl and mocked her dance, which he finds disrespectful and rude.
What did his girlfriend do at the end of the chapter?
She broke up with Dobbins
How did the monks treat they soldiers?
They were nice to them and invited them in. They also helped them oil their machine guns.
Whats the effect of the repeated descriptions of the man?
What was O'Brien doing right before the enemy soldier appeared?
He was standing guard, watching and waiting in the fog.
Why is the girl dancing?
She is dancing as a ritual because her family died.
What does Dobbins say about the magic of his item?
Why was Kiowa against staying at the church?
He thought it was disrespectful to stay there.
What does Kiowa say to O'Brien and how does he try to help him?
He comforts him and tells him to stop looking at the man
True or False: Did the enemy show any real threat to O'Brien
False, he did it out of fear.
Why does she cover her ears?
She covers them to block out the sounds of the war and so she can mourn the loss of her family without loud noises.
What does the pantyhose symbolize for Dobbins?
A spiritual, Safe, and intimate world
What did staying at the church reveal about Dobbins and his past?
He felt safe at the church and said that he wanted to be a minister when he grew up.
What message about war was O'Brien try to convey about the war?
How does this still impact O'Brien so strongly?
He often sees the man in his mind, like when he was reading the newspaper.
What is the significance of the girls dance?
It represents a personal, grieving act and shows the human cost of war.