Key Moments
What decision was O'Brien wrestling over?
Whether or not to run away to Canada to dodge the draft
Which word best describes feeling nervous and shaky?
Jittery
What is a hallucination?
Seeing, hearing, or feeling something that isn’t really there
What is the definition of moral?
Conforming to a standard of what is right and good
Who was the war mainly between?
Vietnam and the US.
Who is Elroy Berdahl and what did he do?
He was the owner of the lodge O'Brien stayed at. He gave O'Brien a place to stay while trying to decide if he should dodge the draft or not.
What is an example of someone being frugal?
(insert something about saving money)
What is an example of abstract?
Modern art, or (insert something that isn't clear)
How do author's often develop arguments in their stories?
Writing from experience, using writing techniques, making readers answer questions they pose
What was the cause of the war?
Vietnam wanted to become a Communist country.
Why did O'Brien stay at the lodge for almost a week?
He wanted to escape to Canada, but he struggled with going through with it.
What does it mean if someone is reticent?
They are reserved and reluctant to talk
What does it mean if someone is comport?
That behave in a manner that they believe is correct
What is the tone of the story?
Stressed.
Which president started the Vietnam War?
Lyndon B. Johnson (Also known as LBJ)
What happened on the boat ride that O'Brien and Berdahl went on?
O'Brien contemplated on whether or not to jump out of the boat and swim to Canada.
Which word best matches the definition below?
Acceptance or agreement without protest.
Acquiescence
Which word best matches the definition below?
Someone who opposes war or violence
Pacifist
What is a writing technique that O'Brien uses all throughout this story?
Imagery.
What Western country colonized Vietnam?
France
Why didn't O'Brien dodge the draft?
He was afraid of ridicule.
The council decided to __________ the mayor for violating ethical standards.
Censure
The pigs were ________ for their meat.
Eviscerated
How does O'Brien make his argument about his moral decision?
He writes a story that shows his inner conflict.
What years did the Vietnam War take place?
1955 - 1975