A SCHOOL BOY’S APOLOGY BY LE THANH HUAN
POINT IF VIEW
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Using the pronoun "I, " a character's point of view was used to tell the story
SOUND DEVICES
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The sound device primarily used was rhythm, which pertains to the beat and pace of the poem.
This sound device helps in strengthening the meaning of words and ideas in a literary piece. The
author, through rhythm, stressed and highlighted important details which signify that the poem
was telling the story of a student who endured and suffered the consequences of war
Tone
 The poem's tone may be one of fear. We can tell that the individual who wrote the poem, a
schoolboy, is still shaken and impacted by the war he once lived through
Style of writing
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A School Boy’s Apology has the narrative poetry type. As defined, a narrative poem tells a story;
it has a full storyline with all the elements of a traditional story. At the same time, the A School
Boy’s Apology also contains a story about how his memory of the war haunts him wherever he is
and affects his behavior in school
Theme
 TRAUMA
 The poem's main theme was trauma. The schoolboy's past, which included a war that was
undoubtedly terrible, was still having an impact on him. Even though he is no longer in that
stage of his life, the memories of that dramatic incident in his life still haunt him
Message of the poem
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The poem ' s message was that dealing with a traumatic event is not something to
take lightly. Healing takes time; it might even take years. Being a part of or
experiencing a traumatic incident can be so devastating that it impacts both you and
your activities, such as academics. Because we never know what other people are
going through or what silent battles they are fighting alone, we must always have
empathy for them