Main Characters
What is the Main Character's Name?
Tim O'Brien
(Cover Page)
Where Does The War Take Place?
Vietnam
(pg. 59)
What Is The Theme In The First Chapter?
Regret/Remorse
(pgs. 1-26)
The Vietnam War
(pg. 59)
What Did Jimmy Cross Do After Lavender Died?
Martha's Photograph and Burned It
(pg. 27)
Who is Sergeant Cross’s Love Interest?
Martha
(pg. 1)
What Does a Sergeant Cross Love Interest Go To School?
Mount Sebastian College
(pg. 1)
What Is The Main Theme In The Chapter “Love”?
You Can't Control Other Peoples Feelings
(pgs. 26-29)
Why Does Tim O’ Brien Sometimes Feel Guilty In The Chapter “Spin”?
He Is 43 Years Old and Still Writing War Stories
(pg. 33)
What Is The Name Of The Guy Who Strapped Tim Lavender's Puppy To a Claymore?
Azar
(pg. 35)
What Does Tim O’Brien Decide To Do During His Crisis Before Being Enlisted?
Dodge the Draft By Going Canada (pg. 42)
Where Did Tim O’ Brien Originally Live?
Worthington, Minnesota
(pg. 40)
What Is The Theme of The Chapter On The Rainy River?
Fear vs. Moral Obligations
(pg. 37-58)
Why Was Tim O’Brien Morally Split After Receiving His Draft Notice?
He Feared Both The War and Being Exiled (pg. 42)
What Good Luck Charm Does Dave Jensen Carry Around His Neck?
Rabbits foot
(pg. 12)
What Is The Main Character’s Job Title Before The War?
Declotter
(pg. 40)
Where Did The Main Character Stay To “Escape” The War?
Tip Top Lodge
(pg. 46)
What Is The Collective Theme of Chapters “Enemies” and “Friends”?
Sometimes The Worst of Enemies Can Become The Best of Friends
(pg. 59-63)
What Was Tim O’ Brien's Plan When He Arrived At The Canadian Border?
Hit The Border at High Speeds and Crash Through
(pg. 45)
What Did Dave Jenson Sing When Curt Lemon Died?
Lemon Tree
(pg. 79)
What Is The Name Of The Main Character’s Daughter?
Kathleen
(pg. 33)
Where Did Ted Lavender Die?
Than Khe (pg. 15)
What Is The Overall Theme Of The Book?
You Need To Be Able To Let Go Of The Past
(pgs. 1 - 233)
Why Did Tim O’Brien Not Go To Canada?
He Couldn’t Leave His Family, Childhood, and Dreams
(pg. 54)
What Did Dave Jenson Steal?
A Jackknife
(pg. 61)