Fallen Angels

I can't do all of these but I will comment on race and class. In Myers's portrayal, the military serves as a great equalizer across race and class. The Vietnam War coincided with a period of intense racial tension in the United States and many African American men, like Perry, enlisted in the army because it was one of their few options for professional advancement in a world where a large chunk of society considered them to be inferior. Perry observes that is a proportionally large number of African-American soldiers in Vietnam. With the exception of Lieutenant Dongan, each commander treats the soldiers equitably, regardless of class or race. In the end, they all become brothers as they try to protect and save each other. Furthermore, the structure of the military minimizes class differences, as well. Peeweecites the military as the first time in his life that he has the same opportunities and belongings as his peers. Meanwhile, Jenkins does not receive preferential treatment even though his father is a colonel.