Analysis of Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried
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Running head: AMERICAN LITERATURE SUVERY
AMERICAN LITERATURE SUVERY
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AMERICAN LITERATURE SUVERY
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Author Note
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Introduction
This essay is written in regards to Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried”. The
following discussion explains the factors related to the structure and the devices related to
develop a major discussions and topics involved. The study explains two scholar articles that
highlight the major parts of the literature.
Silbergleid, Robin. “Making Things Present: Tim O'Brien's Autobiographical
Metafiction.” Contemporary Literature, vol. 50, no. 1, 2009, pp. 129–155. JSTOR.
According to Silbergleid (2009), he explains what the men of the company can carry that
includes mosquito repellent, marijuana, pocketknives and chewing gum. Depending on many
factors, the author explains the priorities and the constitutions of men. Due to the machine
gunner, Dobbins carry extra rations due to the fact he is superstitious and it is due to the same
reason he carries the pantyhose of his lover around his shoulders. Another characters named Ted
Lavender uses marijuana and tranquilizers to subside himself. Kiowa is another person who
carries the New Testament with him as he is religious. According to the author, the things that
are carried by men are universal, that is as a compress that is gives fatal injuries. Some wear a 2-
pound weight poncho that is used as a raincoat or even a tent. There are men or low ranked
soldiers who carry guns with them and even grenade launchers. The author explains the fact that
men carry the fugitive weight of memory and the literal weight of a different person. The
character of Lieutenant Jimmy Cross weighs the map and the total responsibility of his fellow
men. Even it is identified through the medic, Rat Kiley who also carries medical supplies with
him. There are psychological burdens that are used as burdens for men to carry during war that
Introduction
This essay is written in regards to Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried”. The
following discussion explains the factors related to the structure and the devices related to
develop a major discussions and topics involved. The study explains two scholar articles that
highlight the major parts of the literature.
Silbergleid, Robin. “Making Things Present: Tim O'Brien's Autobiographical
Metafiction.” Contemporary Literature, vol. 50, no. 1, 2009, pp. 129–155. JSTOR.
According to Silbergleid (2009), he explains what the men of the company can carry that
includes mosquito repellent, marijuana, pocketknives and chewing gum. Depending on many
factors, the author explains the priorities and the constitutions of men. Due to the machine
gunner, Dobbins carry extra rations due to the fact he is superstitious and it is due to the same
reason he carries the pantyhose of his lover around his shoulders. Another characters named Ted
Lavender uses marijuana and tranquilizers to subside himself. Kiowa is another person who
carries the New Testament with him as he is religious. According to the author, the things that
are carried by men are universal, that is as a compress that is gives fatal injuries. Some wear a 2-
pound weight poncho that is used as a raincoat or even a tent. There are men or low ranked
soldiers who carry guns with them and even grenade launchers. The author explains the fact that
men carry the fugitive weight of memory and the literal weight of a different person. The
character of Lieutenant Jimmy Cross weighs the map and the total responsibility of his fellow
men. Even it is identified through the medic, Rat Kiley who also carries medical supplies with
him. There are psychological burdens that are used as burdens for men to carry during war that
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