1. Critical Analysis of The Things They Carried
The sexual exploits of the soldiers in war are legendary and the condoms were almost a necessity. ... From the narration he gives, American soldiers died in the Vietnam War and left behind the things that mattered to them. ... Nevertheless, in many ways the Vietnam War was different from other wars that American soldiers ever fought (O'Brien 17). ... Many people died in the war and brought grief to the nation for the demise of a large number of soldiers. ... In 'Ghost Soldiers,' O'Brien recalls that he was shot twice in Vietnam and managed to cheat death. ...
- Word Count: 2300
- Approx Pages: 9
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School