Realities of War.

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Brian Zamora

Dr. Cross

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28 Sept. 2004

                                        Realities of War

        In our everyday existence, we are faced with the challenges of the realities of life. Often times we hide our true character in order for those to believe that all is fine in our world.  There are no exceptions; all people cover up their actual feelings for different reasons. One reason may be to shelter others from the cruel certainty, or another to portray a perfect life, but in reality, it is non-existence. One author who demonstrates this common behavior is Ron Kovic. In his short story , “Born on the Forth of July”,  Kovic portrays the world-wide challenges that all people must face, and through his own experiences after the war, depicts the harsh reality that all people living in the real world veil their true state in life in order to protect those we care for.

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        Ron Kovic enlisted in the Marines right out of high school, and was one of the unfortunate teens to serve in the Vietnam War. During the war he was seriously injured and returned to the United States. Even though his servitude of war has ended, Kovic’s war with reality would soon take place. Through out the story, Kovic describes his daily life of being paralyzed from the war. He illustrates the pain and agony he goes through living at the hospital he shares amongst fifty other wounded soldiers. Kovic illustrates the horrific, yet factual experience of war:

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