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In "The Things They Carried," Tim O’Brien masterfully weaves themes of love, memory, and the burdens of war through the character of Lt. Jimmy Cross, who grapples with his love for Martha and the heavy responsibilities of leading his men. O'Brien's commentary reveals the futility of the Vietnam War, depicting it as an endless march without purpose. The narrative uses vivid language and humor to address the somber realities of conflict while employing rich literary devices to develop characters like Rat Kiley, Kiowa, and Norman Bowker, making the reader reflect on the personal costs of war.
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The Things They Carried By Tim O’Brien
“The Things They Carried” • Lt. Jimmy Cross carries his love for Martha and the responsibility for his men – a conflict • Commentary on the Vietnam War - "By daylight they took sniper fire, at night they were mortared, but it was not battle, it was just the endless march, village to village, without purpose, nothing won or lost.” – as a Vet. what is O’Brien saying about this war? • Defenses – Language & Jokes – “greased,” “offed,” “zapped while zipping” • Literary Devices -
Characters • Lt. Jimmy Cross • Rat Kiley • Ted Lavender • Kiowa • Henry Dobbins • Norman Bowker • Tim O’Brien • Mitchel Sanders
May 2010 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june10/obrien_04-28.html
