Explain the irony in Billy's death.

Compare the war in France with the war on Eddystone.

Does Dr. Rivers know what he wants in life?

What possesses Billy Prior to go back to France for a fourth time?

Is Billy's engagement to Sarah real?

Is Dr. Rivers more comfortable on Eddystone?

Compare and contrast World War I in France to the Gulf or Iraqi wars.

Why do countries go to war?

Explain the kind of war present on Eddystone.

Who is the protagonist of the story and why?

Describe the sexual undercurrent of the story from Billy's perspective.

Does anyone ever win a war?