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LT. JIMMY CROSS IN THE THINGS THEY CARRIED.

This essay explores how grief and trauma are displayed in O&rsquo;Brien&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Things They Carried&rsquo; and Krauss&rsquo;s &lsquo;History of Love&rsquo; through different characters and situations. Gender roles and intergenerational trauma are also discussed.

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Grief and Trauma in O’Brien’s ‘The Things They Carried’ and Krauss’s ‘History of Love’

American literature

This essay analyzes Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, highlighting the structure and literary devices used. It also discusses two scholarly articles that provide insights into the themes and characters of the book. The first article explores the things that the soldiers carry with them during the war, both physical and emotional. The second article discusses the role of shame and social acceptance in motivating soldiers to fight, and how this affects their behavior and psychological well-being. Overall, the essay concludes that the truest part of the story lies in the ugliness of war and the experiences of the soldiers.

LT. JIMMY CROSS IN THE THINGS THEY CARRIED.

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Grief and Trauma in O’Brien’s ‘The Things They Carried’ and Krauss’s ‘History of Love’

Analysis of Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried

LT. JIMMY CROSS IN THE THINGS THEY CARRIED.

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Grief and Trauma in O’Brien’s ‘The Things They Carried’ and Krauss’s ‘History of Love’lg...

Analysis of Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carriedlg...

Grief and Trauma in O’Brien’s ‘The Things They Carried’ and Krauss’s ‘History of Love’

Analysis of Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried