Tim O'Brien
"The Things They Carried"
1
O'Brien repeats the phrase "the things they carried." Discuss the ways in which O'Brien uses "carrying" to convey themes or ideas.
2
Examine one character and complete a character analysis of him based on what he carries.
3
Analyze O'Brien's treatment of Ted Lavender's death and how he conveys information about this death. Why has O'Brien chosen to convey his death in this way?
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