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Sticks and Bones by David Rabe follows David, a blind Vietnam War veteran, who struggles to reintegrate into his family and society upon his return home. His parents, modeled after characters from "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," are unable to understand or support him, highlighting the challenges and alienation faced by individuals with disabilities and veterans. This play addresses themes of disability, trauma, xenophobia, and the lack of empathy for returning soldiers.