CHARACTERIZATION
THEMES
PLOT
100

This character is the main focus of this chapter, expressing his post-war struggles.

Norman Bowker

100

Norman's psychological fear and condition

PTSD

100

Throughout this chapter, what is Norman doing repetitively?

Driving in circles around the lake

200

Norman Bowker imagines talking to this person during the chapter but never actually does.

Norman's Dad

200

Throughout his life, Norman has sought this feeling from his father

Validation

200

This event and failure causes Norman to feel immense guilt.

The death of Kiowa (his friend)

300

Norman's friend who died in a sewage field during the war

Kiowa

300

What does Norman feel after coming home from the war?

Loneliness

300

Norman considers telling someone he won almost won a medal. What is this medal called?

The Silver Star