The Things They Carried pages 155-233

Front

What is the primary setting of 'The Things They Carried' during pages 155-233?

Back

Vietnam

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

How do O'Brien and Azar attempt to scare Jorgensen in the narrative?

Back

They use various methods, including psychological tactics.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

How is Bobby Jorgenson described by the narrator?

Back

He is described as incompetent and scared.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does the narrator express fear of when he mentions being 'young and afraid to look'?

Back

He expresses fear of confronting the realities of war and death.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Front

Who is Nick Veenhof in relation to Linda's illness?

Back

He is the person who removed Linda's hat, revealing her illness.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What theme is explored through the character of Bobby Jorgenson?

Back

The theme of fear and incompetence in the face of war.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What does the act of traveling to Vietnam symbolize for the narrator and his daughter?

Back

It symbolizes a journey of understanding and confronting the past.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How does the narrative structure of 'The Things They Carried' affect the storytelling?

Back

It blends memory and fiction, creating a complex emotional landscape.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What role does memory play in the experiences of the narrator?

Back

Memory serves as a way to process trauma and reflect on the past.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is the significance of the title 'The Things They Carried'?

Back

It represents both the physical and emotional burdens carried by soldiers.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6