Book David Rabe's The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel.
1. Of what does Hummel's "basic training" consist? Be sure to think beyond the obvious physical and military aspects. Rabe is also talking about "training" on a more symbolic level. What is the ultimate purpose of this "training"?
2. Ardell and Sergeant Tower function as guides for Hummel. What are they individually trying to teach him? Are they interested in helping Hummel? Why or why not?
3. Why does Hummel hold onto the grenade, allowing it to explode in his hands?