Note: Your teacher will grade your responses to questions 36–37 to ensure you receive proper credit for your answers. Your responses should include the following to receive the points in parentheses:%C2%A0 %C2%A0Respond in a paragraph. Answer is written in complete sentences. (4 pts) Contrast the effects of war in two of the following works: "Cranes," "Thoughts of Hanoi," and "Tokyo."
In the works "Cranes" and "Thoughts of Hanoi," the effects of war are portrayed in contrasting ways. In "Cranes," the story depicts the impact of war on a personal level, focusing on the relationship between two childhood friends, one of whom is a soldier. The war not only physically separates the two friends but also introduces the themes of loyalty and duty. The story highlights the emotional toll of war as the soldier contemplates whether he should carry out his duty to his country or risk his life to spare his friend. On the other hand, "Thoughts of Hanoi" explores the broader effects of war on a city and society. The poem describes the image of a city ravaged by war, with crumbling buildings and devastated landscapes. It portrays the psychological trauma inflicted on the people as they try to rebuild their lives and find solace in the remnants of their once-thriving city. While "Cranes" focuses on the personal and individualistic consequences of war, "Thoughts of Hanoi" presents a more encompassing view of the aftermath, depicting the profound impact of war on society as a whole.
