Characters
What is the name of the girl O'Brien is writing about in this chapter?
Linda
Where does O'Brien find out about Linda's death?
The playground.
What is the writer's goal of including the stories in this chapter (and throughout the book)?
To show how stories hold power and help healing.
What is the symbolism in Ted Lavender's name?
His name symbolizes his mellow personality, and the calming nature of the character.
Who was the character who got shot outside of Than Khe that O'Brien reminisces on in this chapter?
Ted Lavender
Where is O'Brien's first date?
The movies
What message does the writer attempt to convey to the audience through his stories about war?
- war is unfair and creates scenes of violence and trauma for may innocent people.
What do stories symbolize?
- hope
- trauma
What was the name of the person who teased Linda?
Nick Veenhof
Where is Linda and Tim's secret meeting place?
His dreams.
What is the significance of the dual-timeline nature in this chapter?
- It signifies the mental disarray of many soldiers when tryin
- It also signifies how death isn't a one-time occurrence
What do Dave Jensen's jokes symbolize?
Which character attempts to comfort O'Brien after Linda's death?
His father.
Where do O'Brien and Linda go after their date?
Dairy Queen
What is one reoccurring thematic idea through all of his memories in the chapter?
multiple correct answers:
(guidline)
- stories have false truth nature
- story telling holds power/healing
What do O'Brien's dreams with Linda symbolize?
They symbolize O'Brien's attempt to keep the essence of the dead alive by immortalizing Linda in his dreams.
Which character told the story about Curt Lemon on Halloween?
Rat Kiley
Describe the last dream that Tim included in the book.
Ice skating under yellow lights with Linda, talking about how Timmy keeps her alive.
What does this chapter reveal about memory?
Memory serves as the weight that the soldiers have to carry.
What does Linda's death symbolize?
It symbolizes the loss of innocence for both O'Brien, having to experience grief for the first time, and Linda, who had no fault in her own death.