In 1946 when the Vietnam War began, the French fought the Vietcong in order to control Vietnam. They wanted to control over its body-its economy, foreign policy, and especially its political system (as Vietnam were following communism). They did not have concern for Vietnam's better interests . Likewise Phoning is portrayed, by the author, as a metaphor for Vietnam. She is shown in a simplistic manner as were the people in Vietnam, simple and beautiful. She is shown to the reader as a metaphor for Vietnam.

When Fowler discusses the issue of Phuong with Pyle, he gets fed up and says; "I don't care for her interests... I only want her body." Likewise, what is it that the Western countries want from Southeast Asia? The answer is that they want control over its body-its economy, foreign policy, and especially its political system. Does Ameri

Phuong's "love" to Fowler and Pyle is not so much on love but more on the practical reason of money, shelter food and other basic necessities. In the same way Vietnam moved to communism in order get basic necessities to its people and thus were pulled into a full scales war.

can's foreign policy have concern for Vietnam's better interests? it is more concerned with York Harding's vision of world democracy. She is also seen simple and uncomplicated as her people and her country.

Fowler's relationship with Phuong is quite similar to what the west wanted. His relationship with her was mainly a sexual one. He wanted her body and her beauty and cared little about her. Like the West who fought against the rebels by killing the innocent Vietnamese for whose good they were fighting for in the first place.

Pyle wanted to have Phuong not only as he loved her, but he also says that he wants to take her back home. To his idea of happiness. To his

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