Jack Smith by Ron Steinman
What challenges does Jack Smith face as a soldier in Vietnam? (a bulleted list is fine)
Temperatures were very high and it was humid. He was discriminated against because he had little experience in fighting. There were also many booby traps. He had to live with watching his friends die in Vietnam. It was hard for him to kill people at first. The Vietnamese ambushed them all the time and he was scared at all the sights.
How does Smith’s attitude toward war change?
At the beginning, he thought that war was just a game. When he saw a couple of his close friends die, he realized that war was much more serious. If you weren't careful then you could be shot or ambushed. You could also be booby trapped.
I Feel Like I’m Fixing To Die Rag by Joe McDonald
What is the song asking the “big strong men to do”?
Join the army and fight for your country.
… the “generals” to do?
Lead the soldiers and defeat the Vietnamese.
… “Wall Street” to do?
They should sell more supplies to the army so they can make more money.
… “mothers” to do?
Encourage their sons to join the army.
Write down four specific lines from the song that display sarcasm, cynicism, or anti-war sentiment.
“Whoopee! We’re all gonna die.”
“To have you boy come home in a box.”
“The only good commie is the one who’s dead.”
“We”re gonna have a whole lotta fun.
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