Fallen Angels | Themes and Characters
Coming of age, finding one's place in the world, and survival of self-against society are the themes in Fallen Angels. Richie arrives in Vietnam "ready to stop the North Vietnamese from taking over South Vietnam. I didn't feel really gung ho or anything, but I was ready to do my part." As Richie faces the reality of war, he questions whether the loss of lives and emotional wellbeing is ever worth the so-called benefit of winning. Richie discovers that there are no winners in war—just survivors. Each individual must redefine the person he thought he was and reconcile this...
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