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How Does Kip's Job In The British Army Affect His Persona

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1. Why do you think the nurse chose to stay with the English patient in the bombed out villa instead of leaving to safety with the others? We are aware that Hana had lost her father during the war while working as nurse in the hospital. Her father, who had been in an explosion, had burned to death at the scene. Hana may be so attached to the English patient as he reminds her of her deceased father. The English patient, who is also a burn victim lies lifeless in the villa and as Hana claims, was unable to be moved to safety, which might have not been entirely true. She may possibly blame herself for not being able to save her father and intends to make up for it by caring and focusing all of her attention upon the English patient. It is her way of making up for the guilt and grief she feels. 2. How has Kip’s job in the British army affected his persona? We know Kip comes from India and becomes part of the British army. From the moment Kip was introduced it is an obvious possibility that Hana and him may develop feelings for each other. His job in the army however, is to defuse bombs. The mentality he learns …show more content…

He realizes the fragility of life and learns to appreciate everything after his near death incident with the Germans. When Hana tells him they will need a chicken for the extra person, Caravaggio cannot even bring himself to kill the chicken as he claims to have lost his nerves, or the courage to do so as it is reminiscent of his traumatic experience. It is clear Caravaggio is still affected and shocked, though he had physically healed from losing his thumbs. Additionally, the loss of his thumbs would serve as a reminder to him everyday that he continues to live, which can have a toll on him mental health in the long run. Also, as stealing was his life before war, it can also be seen as an identity loss for Caravaggio since he looses his

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