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Why is Fowler so antagonistic towards Pyle?

This questions is related to the novel The Quiet American, by Graham Greene.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: "...as Fowler and Pyle squabble over control of Phuong it is symbolic of the squabble between the US and colonialism over pragmatic Vietnam."

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"Nation Buiilding" is what Greene (as Fowler) objects to. He advocates that it be set free by the powers that be.

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