ENGL-3327EL Lecture 2: C. Novel, Sept. 16th, 2015

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C. novel, the quiet american", sept. 16th 2015. Does not take place during the vietnam war. Vietnam was part of the indo-chinese peninsula, and was occupied by france. The french colonies became occupied by japanese forces usa was fighting. The new indo-chinese war then began with the french trying to re-colonize them them. Fowler, journalist and correspondent and reports on the war. Pyle, quiet american", younger than fowler, and is there undercover. Very linear narrative, which appeals it to many people. On page 162, pyle still doesn"t understand he is supporting acts of terrorism. Fowler comments on how pyle is so innocent, that pyle must be exterminated or eliminated. Fowler"s motivations are not necessarily pure; he would like phuong back. There are political conflicts, and a love triangle going on. Pyle has a poor sense of the consequences of his actions. He is lacking in his imagination, and really does resemble the typical american.

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