// War Literature

The relationship between Bryan Woodman and Prince Nasir is one that I was completely thrown off by. I would have never expected Woodman to embrace Nasir because of the implications of his son’s death. But the two are able to grow close and trust each other to the point where they can take each other’s advice despite not knowing each other very well. Woodman seems to be so blinded by his ambitions and his dedication to his job that he begins to choose his job over his family life. His family in a way becomes an obstacle but what Woodman doesn’t realize is that it is actually his family, his son, who was the catalyst to his career.

After thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that one of the reasons why their relationship took off was because Nasir brings out the best in Woodman. Woodman is constantly thinking of new ideas and is inspired to do well in his job as the economic advisor to Nasir. Nasir’s vision to change the political and economic environment in his country and Woodman’s ambitions are in sync and hence, they are able to create a blooming relationship.