1. Respond in a paragraph and make sure your answer is written in complete sentences. Write a fully developed paragraph that contrasts the effects of war in two of the following works: "Cranes," "Thoughts of Hanoi," and "Tokyo." I need a Quine type of paragraph describing each of these books and comparing them. Can you please help? And write them out academically please .
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In the works "Cranes" and "Thoughts of Hanoi," both by Hwang Sun-won, the effects of war are portrayed in starkly different ways. In "Cranes," the impact of the Korean War is seen through the lens of friendship and reconciliation between two former childhood friends, one who is a South Korean police officer and the other a North Korean prisoner. The symbolism of the cranes carrying messages of peace highlights the desire for unity and peace in a divided Korea. On the other hand, "Thoughts of Hanoi" depicts the aftermath of the Vietnam War and the lasting scars it has left on the land and people of Hanoi. The haunting imagery of the bombed-out city and the lingering sense of loss and despair reflect the devastation brought about by war. While "Cranes" focuses on reconciliation and hope, "Thoughts of Hanoi" emphasizes the long-lasting trauma and destruction caused by war.