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The Things They Carried

The Things They Carried

Tim O'Brien

In The Things They Carried, protagonist "Tim O'Brien," a writer and Vietnam War veteran, works through his memories of his war service to find meaning in them. Interrelated short stories present themes such as the allure of war, the loss of innocence, and the relationship between fact and fiction. Novelist Tim O'Brien's collection of vignettes provides powerful insight into the experiences of foot soldiers in Vietnam — a connection from past to present.

Take the Quiz The Things They Carried is simultaneously a
  1. protest statement, historical account, and government propaganda
  2. nonfictional work and an example of masterful storytelling
  3. writer's memoir, a war autobiography, and a group of fictional stories
  4. collection of poetic reflections and a psychological study
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