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1* Two symbolical scenes: At first, Mike shoots a deer. But after the war, he's unable to kill a living being.
2* The Russian roulette scene.
3* Steve, who doesn't want to come back home to live with his wife.
4* Nick being unable to remember his parents' names.
5* The uneasy relationship between Linda and Mike (Mike loved her since the beginning, and Linda starts to love Mike in the end).
6* Mike returning to his hometown and deciding to drive to the hotel (despite everybody's waiting to invite him).
7* Mike visiting the paralyzed Steve in hospital. Creator/RobertDeNiro cited this as the most emotional scene that he was ever involved with. He even broke down in tears when discussing it at his AFI tribute.
8* The apogee: Mike plays roulette with Nick after the war.
9* The ending meal, followed by credits.

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