why does the author of calling home include oscar's comment "the world ,it dont stop turning

Question

calling home by tin O'Brien

Answer 1

I have not read this story by Tim O'Brien; however, I did read: "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?"  The author often uses understatement and irony to make a point in this excerpt from a book he wrote.  This title actually comes from a sweet and simple song and is ironic because--in this excerpt from his book--the soldiers are singing this while looking for the body of a very young man who was just killed in war.  Perhaps the comment made by Oscar is meant to remind the reader that even when a tragedy occurs or something horrific happens, life goes on as usual except for those who are affected by what happened.  Tim O'Brien fought in a war and uses his own experiences to bring his stories to life.  I was fortunate enough to meet him at a teachers' conference, and he shared stories with us.  He was charming, witty, and knowledgeable.