It is hard to imagine thinking about the Vietnam War without considering feelings of isolation and despair. The war was wildly unpopular in the United States, so as a soldier in the conflict, you were essentially isolated because of public opinion. Toby Wolff, a soldier in the conflict, does not see a lot of action. He is alone in his thoughts to contemplate the distance between himself and his loved ones at home. He thinks about his relationship with his father. Despite his best efforts, he never realizes the paternal bond that fathers and sons share. The distance between them now seems infinite. Toby discusses his feelings of isolation with his girlfriend Vera that existed because of her mysterious nature and her peculiar personality. The distance between them has complicated matters. Toby is especially isolated because of the loss of his friend from high school who was killed in action. Wolff is plagued throughout the narrative of this single event.
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