The Things They Carried Ch 1-9 Review

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What is the favorite food of Henry Dobbins?

Back

Canned peaches over pound cake.

Front

How does O'Brien cope with his post traumatic stress from the war?

Back

Writing stories about the war.

Front

What does Jimmy carry for good luck?

Back

None of the above.

Front

What do the soldiers call carrying something?

Back

To hump it.

Front

What is the best description of Mary Anne Belle's transformation?

Back

She became one with the land and felt like she was meant to be a Greenie.

Front

Define the term 'The Things They Carried'.

Back

A collection of interconnected short stories by Tim O'Brien about a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War.

Front

What is the significance of the physical items the soldiers carry?

Back

They symbolize the emotional burdens and memories of the soldiers.

Front

Explain the concept of 'story truth' vs 'happening truth'.

Back

'Story truth' refers to the emotional truth of a story, while 'happening truth' refers to the factual events.

Front

What role does memory play in 'The Things They Carried'?

Back

Memory serves as a way for characters to cope with trauma and make sense of their experiences.

Front

How does Tim O'Brien use metafiction in the narrative?

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He blurs the lines between fiction and reality, making the reader question the nature of truth in storytelling.