The things they carried
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Topic: discussion 7Details: Read this selection from The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien: On the Rainy River. Once all reading is complete, respond to the following:
How does O’Brien feel about the war in Vietnam?
Why does O’Brien go to the rainy river?
What various factors does O’Brien take into account when deciding whether to go to Canada or not?
Why ultimately, does he decide not to escape to Canada?
What is O’Brien trying to communicate when he writes: “I was a coward. I went to the war?”
What does this reading reveal about the polarization of society during the war?
You are required to submit an initial posting (200 words minimum) that addresses the items above.
“The Things They Carried” Discussion
How does O’Brien feel about the war in Vietnam?– O’Brien feels that going to the Vietnam War is wrong as he is not aware of its causes or likely effects. Thus, going to war would have contradicted with his moral values as he would have been expected to commit atrocities without any tangible reasons.
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