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A Rumor of War
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What is Caputo’s definition of manhood? How does his vision of manhood evolve over the course of his experiences in Vietnam?
Who are the real enemies of the American soldiers? Choose at least three of them to explore this theme: you may choose from the following list or choose an enemy not listed; some examples include the weather in Vietnam, the terrain of Vietnam, the blindness and indifference of the American officers in charge from the rear, the Viet Cong, and the Vietnamese people.
Do you believe that Caputo is guilty of murder? Why or why not?
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