Monday, May 13, 2013
Things 3
2A.) Bowker decides that his feet are sinking much too deeply into the
ground and, using his natural instinct, he stops worrying about Kiowa and frees
himself from the swallowing pit of mud. After doing so, he is relieved to have saved
his own life, but regretful about having to leave Kiowa to die. This story haunts
Bowker in a way. Not only does he feel guilty for Kiowa’s death, but he realizes the
honor and pride that he would have received, had he saved him. After returning
home from war, he realizes the impact that event could have had on the pride his
father had in him and his accomplishments. Had he saved Kiowa, Norman Bowker
would have received the Silver Start Award and felt as though he gave his father
something to be proud of. This begins to take a toll on Bowker’s life and he becomes
depressed. Norman writes Tim O’Brien, telling him of how this tragedy has ruined
his life. After O’Brien decides to include the story in his novel, Norman Bowker
hangs himself.
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