Describe and analyze the author’s strategic use of specific third-person limited perspectives. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this approach? Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

What is the meaning of the tagline on the cover of the novel: “Better to die sharp in war than rust through a time of peace”? Do the events of the novel support or contradict this sentiment?

Why does Misaki blame Takeru for Mamoru’s death? Write an argument that either affirms or challenges her position, using examples from the text.