"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"

“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is an American novel that Dodge studies throughout the course of the novel. The novel was a favorite of Dodge’s professor at the university in Baghdad. Dodge planned to write his thesis about the novel. The book is important as there are many parallels that can be drawn between Huck’s life and Dodge’s life. The book is a symbol of Dodge and the changes he makes in his life.

Purple Heart

Had Zahn gotten this medal for his head injury in Iraq, he could have gotten medical care provided by the veteran’s assistance. As it was, Zahn’s injury was not even recorded on his military record. Zahn’s lack of a Purple Heart becomes a symbol of Donovan’s belief that he lacked leadership skills.

A Poker Chip

Lester watches as a...