English & Literature
In the novel "Rumors of War", why does Caputo join the Marines?
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Auri
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Jill W
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Like so many before him, Phil Caputo romaniticized war and envisioned himself a hero. He joined the Marines to prove himself a man, to seek excitement, and as a response to President Kennedy's Innaugural Address.
A Rumor of War