Each author was trying to explain to the readers how mortifying the fall of Saigon was on its people. First, the article “Forgotten Ship” told how Mr. Hugh Doyle said “I’m sure as you know by this time, Vietnam, has surrendered and the mass panic - almost panic-stricken retreat has already taken place.” (Shapiro).
He used words like “mass panic”, “surrendered”, and “panic stricken” to show how frightened the people of Saigon were. Another example is when, in Inside Out and Back Again, Ha says “Then he adds what no one wants to hear: It’s over; Saigon is gone.” (Lai 69). I picture a boat full of silent people, feeling overwhelmed because their home was destroyed. A third reason is how “The helicopter was probably eight to ten foot in the air
He used words like “mass panic”, “surrendered”, and “panic stricken” to show how frightened the people of Saigon were. Another example is when, in Inside Out and Back Again, Ha says “Then he adds what no one wants to hear: It’s over; Saigon is gone.” (Lai 69). I picture a boat full of silent people, feeling overwhelmed because their home was destroyed. A third reason is how “The helicopter was probably eight to ten foot in the air