Characters
Based on the actions of the Monks, how does Jimmy Cross present himself in retrospect to the other soldiers?
A leader
What chapter does the motif of fog appear in. Chapters "Stockings - Style"
Ambush (When describing the scene with the grenade)
O'Brien uses fast paced language throughout the end of the chapter "Ambush". What effect does this have on the reader?
It tries to emulate the stress and nerves that Tim experiences.
When was the book published? *Be within 2 years
1990
What side of Kiowa is brought forward in the chapter "The Man I killed"?
He is caring, compassionate, and empathetic
O'Brien repeatedly uses symbols to convey hidden messages. What might the star shaped hole in the dead mans face symbolize?
It represents broken hope. And it's a symbol of America!
What was the choice of using He/Him/His pronouns in the chapter "The Man I Killed" when describing the dead soldier?
To emphasize the "Humanness" of the person.
What was built in commemoration of American Soldiers who died in combat in Vietnam. Where is it?
The Vietnam War Memorial "The Wall" in Washington DC.
How does O'Brian describe Henry Dobbins in the book? (his character)
He is the sentimental, good humored, and "The Classic American Soldier"
What is the main Motif from the chapter "Stockings"?
Importance of the intangible objects on the soldiers mindsets.
What purpose does switching the chapters "The Man I Killed" and "Ambush" have on O'Brien's audience?
To address the emotion of killing someone, and then addressing how it was done. He uses fiction followed by truth.
How many copies of The Things They Carried have been sold? *Be within 200,000
2 Million!
What can we deduce about the character of O'Brien in the chapter "Ambush" when he decides to lie to his daughter about killing someone?
He feels guilt/shame
How does the chapter "The Church" show the actions of the soldiers changing in Vietnam?
They are showing a greater moral goodness for the country and the people.
What was the choice of using personal pronouns in the chapter "Ambush" to describe O'Brien's automatic actions?
To emphasize that he himself followed through on such a harsh moment.
O'Brien wrote another Sisterhood book to The Things They Carried. What is it?
The Lake in the Woods
What is the importance of Azar's immaturity in the chapters, "The Man I Killed" and "Style"?
He deals with trauma through a mocking attitude and contrasts the emotions of the other soldiers.
In the chapter "Style" O'Brien paints a very specific picture of the dancing girl. What does this allude to? Hint, think about his descriptions of new things the soldiers encounter in Vietnam.
To Alienate the country and the people
What details of imagery does O'Brien use when describing the dancing girl in the chapter "Style"
Color Imagery
Who was Tran Hung Dao?
13th Century Vietnamese Military Leader.