Question

How are the authors of “Ambush” and “Facing It” similar in their view of war?
Both authors glorify what happened during the war.
Both authors have painful and conflicted feelings.
Both authors fear America will repeat its mistakes.
Both authors look to the future for hope after the war.

Answer 1

Both authors have painful and conflicted feelings.

Explanation: In "Ambush" Tim O’Brien wrestles with guilt and memory over killing in Vietnam, and in "Facing It" the speaker struggles with trauma and mixed emotions while visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Neither work glorifies war; both convey pain and inner conflict.