Relationship+Between+the+Subject+and+the+Writer


 * === What is the relationship between the subject and the writer?===**

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The Relationship between the subject and the writer were first-hand and personal. The author Tim O'Brien served in the military during the Vietnam war. During Tim O'Brien's military service he "had a buddy in Vietnam"(1) named Bob Kiley "Rat". Bob Kiley's "number one pal and comrade"(1) was Curt Lemon. Tim O'Brien recalls this event as the most memorable in his entire military career. As Tim watched Bob Kiley and Curt Lemon having fun playing catch like they usually did during peaceful times, suddenly "there was a noise...the shade into bright sunlight...when he died it was almost beautiful...."(2). Tim O'Brien witnessed his friend Bob Kiley's breakdown into depression and mild insanity.