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This 3 page paper examines Tim O’Brien’s short story “The Things They Carried” and discusses how the soldiers in Vietnam differ from those at war today in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Why They Carried What They Carried Research Compiled for The
Paper Store, Inc. by K. Von Huben 4/2010 Please Introduction The short story "The Things They Carried" from the book of
the same name is a moving account of a platoon of "grunts" in Vietnam. This paper discusses various aspects of the story and its meaning. Discussion What did they carry?
In the actual physical sense, each man carried the things that were "determined by necessity," but that necessity varies from man to man (OBrien). Lt. Jimmy Cross, the platoon leader,
carries a letter from his girlfriend Martha-or rather, the girl he wishes were his girlfriend, though he knows she doesnt love him (OBrien). Among the "necessities" the men carried were
things like "P-38 can openers, pocket knives, [and] heat tabs" along with other similar personal items, which usually weighted between 15-20 pounds. Henry Dobbins load was heavier because he was
a big guy and carried extra rations; and Dave Jensen, who wanted to try and remain clean, carried "several hotel-size bars of soap hed stolen on R&R in Sydney, Australia"
(OBrien). Ted Lavender carried tranquilizers because he was scared, at least until he was shot in the head on his way back from peeing: "zapped while zipping" (OBrien). They carry
not only the personal gear, but the official issue, helmets, fatigue jackets, trousers and combat boots, the last weighting 2.1 pounds; and radios and ammo and weapons. Always weapons, from
the rifles to mortars to pistols, OBrien describes them all and how much they weighed, until not only the troops but the reader feels as if he or she is
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