Themes

The main theme of the short story “Bangana” by CJ Hauser is that of the impact of modern warfare on people on both sides of the conflict. A sub-theme of the text is that of challenging traditional gender roles.

The impact of modern warfare technology

“Bangana” is a short story about a woman who works as a drone pilot in the military industry in the US. Her narrative depicts the way modern military technologies impact the lives of people. Having been a real pilot and now working

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Gender roles

Another theme explored in the short story is that of traditional gender roles. The traditional family is represented by Daddio, his wife and children. In their household, it is clear that the head of the family is the Afghan man; his wife

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