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Mary Anne Beth Point Of View

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From the Point of View of Mary Anne Beth

It all began when I got a letter from my boyfriend, Mark Fossie. He wanted to ship me over to the war in Vietnam. Mark sent me the money to go. I was not sure about the idea at first, the more I thought about it the more I wanted to go. An exciting new place, new experiences, an adventure. My life here is boring and I have missed Mark since he left. Six weeks after his letter, I arrive in Vietnam. It is so overwhelming in this new place although it is kind of exhilarating, it makes me feel very alive. Ever since I stepped off the helicopter into Vietnam land in my pink sweater and culottes, my whole life changed right before my eyes. All the men stare, wondering why I would come here, so young and innocent. Honestly, I wonder the same thing, I have my …show more content…

The Green Berets or Greenies I saw them preparing for ambush and decided I would go out with them that night. I had covered myself in bush to blend in and carried the usual M-16 assault rifle, along with that i covered my face black with charcoal. I went on this ambush, just me and the six greenies. Nobody talks, nobody makes a sound, you just lay there. I know most people may think it was boring, but while i was out there i felt so alive. When it was time to go, we headed back to the bunkers. I told Mark i was tired and we would talk about it later, heading towards my bed. Mark yelled at me saying, “not later, NOW! Mary Anne!” He gave me a talk, telling me to get my act together, to act normal. He gave me some new rules. I washed my hair and dressed myself in the clothes i used to wear. Mark told me if we were to be engaged i could not go on anymore ambushes, “I honestly do not understand why you would like to go on an ambush with a bunch of Greenies, but no more.” he said. I agreed to the deal, for now. He did not understand, when i was out there it was so exciting, I felt like I was actually

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