💔War leads to physical and psychological devastation, causing soldiers to detach emotionally and lose their sense of identity.
🔪The brutality of war is depicted through graphic descriptions of violence, death, and the dehumanizing effect on soldiers.
💔Patriotism and camaraderie are undermined by the harsh realities of war, as soldiers are sacrificed for political agendas.
🤝Despite the horrors they face, soldiers find solace in their bond with fellow comrades and their capacity for empathy.
🕊️The novel explores the loss of innocence and the alienation experienced by young soldiers, leaving them forever changed by the war.