1. The Things They Carried
Some try to substitute the guilt with other emotions, for example, some make jokes. ... He makes jokes, he knows its not funny, but he makes jokes. He makes jokes not for others, but for himself. ... The men had many defenses against fear including joking, being cruel, carrying guns, and killing other people. ...
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- Grade Level: High School