Comparing Literature: Ambush; The Gift in Wartime; from Stay Alive, My Son; and Camouflaging the Chimera

The writers of the selections in this Comparing Literature feature created literary works to protest the war in Vietnam and Cambodia. Review each selection and write a brief essay in which you answer the following questions: Why is war considered part of the human experience? What are the consequences of war? Cite evidence from each selection to support your ideas.