In the chapter 'How to Tell a True War Story' Mitchell Sanders says to Tim O'Brien: "Just came to me,' he whispered. 'The moral, I mean. Nobody listens. Nobody hears nothin'."

Referring to specific stories and characters in the first eight chapters, what leads Mitchell Sanders to make this statement? How is this a moral, a lesson taken from the experience of war? Be detailed and specific in your answer; general, repetitive responses will not receive full credit. Write at least 100 words, please.