In what way does Rat Kiley’s letter to Lemon’s sister represent a catharsis? What other action represents his catharsis?
What is the connection between the beginning of “How to Tell a True War Story” (Rat’s letter to Lemon’s sister) and the end of the story?
If a “true” war story is characterized by an “absolute and uncompromising allegiance to obscenity and evil,” why does O’Brien describe Lemon’s death—at least much of it—in terms of beauty?
Why does the author open with the line: “This is true.”
Explain the paradox of Rat Kiley, as he is described “with those big sad gentle killer eyes.”
Why is Mitch Sanders’ story of the men in the mountains important? How does it relate to the point O’Brien makes at the end of this story?
How can this be more of a “love” story than a “war” story?
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