During an exploration of war-related literature, this school year, the majority being anti-war statements, brought us to a letter written by Sandy Kemper. Within the letter written by Sandy, about his involvement in Vietnam, he shows us the contemptuous nature of war and conveys a hateful attitude favoring his surroundings. Kemper employs sarcasm, strong tone, asyndeton, and other sue of rhetorical devices, to tell "Mom, Dad, Shrub, the Egg and Peach", and in the aftermath, the rest of us, the truth of war.

Early Greeks and Romans wrote of war, along with many others over centuries and centuries of time. This letter has made an enormous impact on me, and my thoughts on war. The firm, angry tone of Kemper has brought about many anti-war feelings within my soul. The books, A Fable, Catch 22, and Company K all contain anti-war themes within them. Sandy's letter has all the components and characteristics to fit right in alongside these writings. …show more content…
He relays his affection for his family, by using their pet names, he does not want to worry them. We soon realize that he is bitter over his troops curren action, he calls it an "abortion" and sarcastically, a "walk in the sun". After describing his recent happenings, we realize that his tone is strong and angry. Sandy few details, but through what is given, we are given the image of the severity. Over and over, Sandy uses negatives to emphasize his feelings. Phrases like "no word", "no chow". and "no heels", convey the feeling