Characterization

The characters in the novel are really interesting. Most of them are flat and static characters, but on some occasions, like Rat Kiley, some are dynamic characters. Mostly, the author describes the characters by indirect characterization. For example, O'Brien does not come out and directly tell the audience that Azar is someone who is sneaky and loves the war. Azar says the words himself, "The Vietnam experience. I mean, wow, I love this shit" (202). The readers are able to form their own opinions about characters by what they truly are.

The most complicated character in this novel is, obviously, Tim O'Brien. Since this book is about his experiences in the war, it is critical that he has more dimensions to his personality. In my opinion, the book would be very boring if was not a round character.