![]() ![]() ![]() The Vietnam War was chaotic and difficult for the American military, especially in the wake of the Allied Forces' triumphant victory in World War II. ![]() How does Myers characterize the Vietnam experience in Fallen Angels? How do Perry and his fellow soldiers feel? The events of the novel take place over several months, but Perry is seventeen years young when he arrives in Vietnam and seventeen years old when he leaves. Standing on the precipice of death allows Perry to appreciate everything he has instead of focusing on what he lacks. He understands how much his mother loves him, despite her drinking problems. While Perry is stationed in Vietnam, he thinks about how much his younger brother, Kenny, needs him. Building friendships across race and class and then losing those friends in the arena of battle has taught Perry that love is worth fighting for. ![]() He realizes that his relationships and comportment are more important than material wealth or social constructs. By the end of Fallen Angels, he has still not figured out his future, but he understands what truly matters in life. He is admittedly running away from his home because he is not ready to face the uncertainty of his future. Perry begins the novel as a teenager with only a vague idea of his own identity and his place in the world. How does Richie Perry change over the course of the novel? ![]()
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