RUMOR OF WAR ASSIGNMENT

PHILIP CAPUTO, RUMOR OF WAR/Reading Guide/History 232/Schmoll

Since we are now somewhat rushed, we are going to break the final book into three parts.

• Everyone must read the prologue and the epilogue.
• You are then assigned to read Part ___.
• You will bring to class four copies of a memo from you stating what the part you read is about. (1 copy for me, 3 for classmates)
• What are the key themes and quotes of that section? What do we learn

by reading this book?

• This is due on Tuesday, March 13.

Here’s a sample memo:

Memo

To: My Beloved Classmates

Fr: (your name goes here)

Date: March 13, 2012
Re: Caputo, Part Two

In scouring Part Two of this fabulous book it seems clear that one of the key themes is…

Another integral focus of Part Two is…

Based on his experience in Vietnam, Caputo insists that…

Here are a few key quotes that indicate the tenor of Part Two. On page 179, Milsovic says, “Watch that dago temper of yours.” This is indicative of the crude language employed during this war, according to Caputo.

Also, on page ___, Caputo writes…

During our meeting on March 13, I look forward to presenting in more detail the scintillating ideas indicated here.

This is only a sample. Your memo may look different but must contain key ideas from the book.

It will obviously be longer because you will have numerous quotes and themes.