Topic > Family and friendship at war - 529

What would you do if there was a war going on 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 a war, people rely on family and friends to get them through difficult times. During a 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. Her friend was thought to have betrayed Korea, even though she hadn't. Even when her friend was thought to have betrayed Korea, Sun-hee supported her and was still her friend. In “Behind Rebel Lines” by Seymour Reit, Emma trusts Mrs. Butler and tells her the secret of being a woman in the military. Mrs. Butler could have turned Emma into the army and gotten her kicked out of the army, but she doesn't and becomes friends with 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 and...