It is quite fascinating to think that humans are inexplicably connected to and responsible for each other and the entire universe. An individual’s successes and failures, regardless of how minute, have repercussions beyond what he/she consciously knows. But why does it oftentimes require tragedy to occur for man to become aware of this? Evidence from the text, and comparison with “Memorial Day for the War Dead,” another of his works, illuminates Yehuda Amichai’s conversational style of writing and portrays a ripple effect of violence that has enveloped all of humanity. Before diving into the literature, it is important to understand the author’s background. Amichai was first exposed to war at the age of twelve when he and his Jewish family
