The effect of war on family, friendship, and society has a cycle. All of these factors deal with a relationship collapsing. The soldier, Paul Berlin, desired of being with his family but is impeded by war; which destroys Paul’s hope of returning to his family and continues to increase his fear of dying. Moreover, the nurse and author of the poem, “ The Friendship Only Lasted a Few Seconds,” Lily Lee Adams mourned to the loss of a friendship she made with a dying soldier. As well as, citizens of the United States doubting their affiliation with the governments (who are suppose to help them) and individuals with different race being separated from the tight connection and pride of the American people. The authors used imagery and tone portrayed
