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Essay Archive - The Story of Sweetheart of the Song of Tra Bong: The Use of Setting
The Story of Sweetheart of the Song of Tra Bong: The Use of Setting
Where does the story of Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong take place?
Upon reading the story, one would first assume that it takes place in Vietnam.
Upon further examination, however, it becomes quite evident that it really takes
place inside Rat Kiley's head. This isn't to declare the story false; instead,
one should examine the influence and literary freedom that Rat flexes upon the
truth. "For Rat Kiley… facts were formed by sensation, not the other way
around.....
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