CHARACTERIZATION
This character is the main focus of this chapter, expressing his post-war struggles.
Norman Bowker
Norman's psychological fear and condition
PTSD
Throughout this chapter, what is Norman doing repetitively?
Driving in circles around the lake
Norman Bowker imagines talking to this person during the chapter but never actually does.
Norman's Dad
Throughout his life, Norman has sought this feeling from his father
Validation
This event and failure causes Norman to feel immense guilt.
The death of Kiowa (his friend)
Norman's friend who died in a sewage field during the war
Kiowa
What does Norman feel after coming home from the war?
Loneliness
Norman considers telling someone he won almost won a medal. What is this medal called?
The Silver Star