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Essay / Family and friendship in times of war - 529
What would you do if a war broke out in your country? You probably want to spend as much time as possible with your family and friends, without knowing when you'll see them next. During war, people rely on family and friends to get them through difficult times. During war, friends can support, protect, and comfort each other. In "When My Name Was Keoko" by Linda Sue Park, one of the main characters, Sun-hee comforts her friend after her brother is drafted into the war. It was thought that her friend had betrayed Korea, even though that was not the case. Even when her friend was thought to have betrayed Korea, Sun-hee supported her and was still friends with her. In "Behind Rebel Lines" by Seymour Reit, Emma trusts Mrs. Butler and reveals her secret to being a woman in the military. Mrs. Butler could have turned Emma into the army and had her kicked out of the army, but she doesn't do that and befriends Emma. Mrs. Butler also supports Emma when she decides to become a spy and helps her with some of her disguises. Sun-hee's friend and Emma were in a bad situation, but they...