Essays on Vietnam

The characterization of Marlow and Willard in their respective contexts seems to follow a similar pattern. Marlow, the protagonist in Heart of Darkness, journeys to Congo during the imperialist period. He witnesses actions in certain areas that cause him to doubt the concept of civilization, and hence refers to them...

In the film, two distinctions in material culture, including possession of mechanics, gemstones and the role of women in society, is evident in Vietnam and Tennessee. Women cannot accumulate wealth in Vietnamese society. This is against the ethos of Tennessee, where money is all right. This is why the family of...

James Bond Stockdale served in the United States Navy as a vice admiral and was one of the most decorated officers in the service's history. He studied philosophy at Stanford University while serving in the military as a pilot. He chose to study philosophy on his own initiative because he...