"The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel" is a play by David Rabe that takes place during the Vietnam War. The play follows the journey of Pavlo Hummel, a young and naive recruit who joins the army and is sent to fight in Vietnam. The play explores the themes of war, identity, and the psychological toll of combat. Pavlo struggles to find his place in the army and comes face-to-face with the horrors of war. As the play progresses, he begins to question his own sanity and the morality of the war itself. Rabe's writing is both poetic and harrowing, capturing the trauma and chaos of war. "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel" is a powerful anti-war statement that examines the human cost of armed conflict and the devastating impact it can have on the individual psyche.
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