The Ambush. QUESTIONS. Why does the narrator lie to his daughter, and how does he justify it? Do you think she will ask him the same question when she's older? Why/Why not? The narrator "keep[s] writing war stories." What does he expect the writing to do? Do you think it is working?
Why doesn't the narrator let the soldier pass? How do you think you would have reacted in a similar situation?
Why do you think the narrator focuses on the gory details of the soldier's death?
Kiowa tells the narrator that it was a "good kill." What does this phrase mean in its military context? Do you agree or disagree with Kiowa's interpretation? Why/Why not?
How do individuals justify killing during wartime when they would not kill during times of peace? What does this tell you about humans' tendencies toward self-preservation?
What steps could the narrator take to end his own torment about killing the man? How can we come to grips with the guilt we feel over some of our actions?

Bravery can you to do something that is new, frightening, or dangerous. people may need bravery to speak out against injustice or persevere when a task is difficult. think about an event in your life that required bravery. write a personal narrative that recounts the event. describe what happened and the impact the event had on your life. as you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you: develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates the purpose of your story to the audience describe the characters, setting, and conflict using meaningful sensory descriptions and details that enable the reader to visualize the experiences in your narrative. organize your story in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion. use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience. edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard american english. use any of the tools available to you, such as the checklist, spellchecker, or graphic organizer.