Johnny Got His Gun is a novel by Dalton Trumbo, first published in 1939. It is a powerful anti-war story that follows the experience of a young man named Joe Bonham, who is severely injured in World War I and left with no arms, legs, or face.
The novel begins with Joe in a hospital bed, struggling to understand what has happened to him. He can't see, hear, or speak, and he is completely isolated from the outside world. He can only communicate through small movements of his head and eyes, which he uses to signal yes or no.
As Joe tries to make sense of his situation, he flashes back to his childhood and early adult years, remembering the events that led up to the war. He recalls his love for his parents and his girlfriend, Doris, and his dream of becoming an artist. He also remembers the propaganda that convinced him to enlist in the military, and the horror of the battlefield.
Through his memories, Joe comes to realize the true cost of war and the lies that are used to justify it. He becomes disillusioned and angry, and he begins to question everything he once believed. He also grapples with feelings of guilt and responsibility, wondering if he could have done anything to prevent his own injury.
As the novel progresses, Joe's physical condition deteriorates, and he becomes more and more isolated. He is subjected to various medical procedures and experiments, and he is often left alone in his hospital bed for long periods of time. Despite this, he never loses hope and continues to fight for his survival.
In the end, Joe's story serves as a powerful indictment of war and a call to action for peace. It is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it.
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