The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel Chapter Summary & Analysis - Act 2, Part 5 Summary

Act 2, Part 5 Summary

Wall comes into the bar. Yen joins him, and they flirt, as Tower appears. He talks about what to do if they become a prisoner, and tells how the enemy can brainwash soldiers into turning against their buddies.

Pavlo comes into the bar and greets Mamasan, as Wall tries to convince Yen to sleep with him. Yen refuses, believing he's already married with several children. Pavlo interrupts, telling Wall that Yen is his girl, that he's anxious to be with her, and that Wall can have her when he's done. Wall tells Pavlo to leave Yen alone, and Pavlo says he's going to fuck her no matter what anyone says. Wall pulls a switchblade, and Pavlo kicks him in the groin. When Wall falls, Pavlo drags him to his feet and throws him out.

Tower appears, instructing the trainees about grenades, and the damage they can do. Meanwhile, Ardell appears,...
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