Born on the Fourth of July Questions and Answers
Born on the Fourth of July
In Born on the Fourth of July by Ron Kovic, what treatment did Kovic receive at the veteran's hospital?
In Born on the Fourth of July, Ron Kovic received poor treatment at the VA hospital, characterized by unsanitary conditions, impersonal staff, and faulty rehabilitation equipment. This experience...
Born on the Fourth of July
What are some differences between the book and movie versions of Born on the Fourth of July?
The book and movie differ in many ways, mostly for the purpose of making a better story. The book is more detailed and there is more description of people and places, which the film leaves out. In...
Born on the Fourth of July
Which events in Born on the Fourth of July intensified Ron's PTSD, and did his stay in the veteran's hospital...
Oliver Stone’s film adaptation of Ron Kovic’s Vietnam memoir, Born on the Fourth of July, leaves little doubt about the events that emotionally traumatized Kovic during his tours in Vietnam. ...
Born on the Fourth of July
What events in Born on the Fourth of July caused Ron's shift from patriotic American to anti-war advocate?
Adapted from Ron Kovic’s 1976 memoir of growing up a patriotic young American disillusioned by his service in Vietnam and the paralyzing wounds he suffered, Oliver Stone’s 1989 film version of Born...