We all know that Ung's book is remarkable and a great read, but there is no use in going on about its greatness for a couple paragraphs so let's get right to the reason why Loung Ung chose the title "First They Killed My Father:" Loung's father knew from the time that the Khmer Rouge took over Phnom Penh that he would eventually be annihilated regardless of his actions.
Ung's father is the smartest character in the book, and even with his immense amount of intelligence, he can not avoid the fate he knows he must face...death.
With his initial spiritual death, the father and in turn Ung's family begins to die a slow death. Therefore, Ung's title is accurate: "First They Killed My Father."
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