The Things They Carried

Front

Who carries a pebble and the responsibility of the other men's lives?

Back

Jimmy Cross

Front

Why does Lee Strunk go on tunnel duty?

Back

He picks the highest number in a drawing.

Front

What is Ted Lavender's escape from the war?

Back

Drugs

Front

Who carries an Illustrated Bible and a hatchet?

Back

Kiowa

Front

Why does Jimmy Cross feel responsible for Ted Lavender's death?

Back

He was daydreaming about Martha when it occurred.

Front

What does the pebble symbolize in 'The Things They Carried'?

Back

The emotional burden and responsibility that Jimmy Cross feels.

Front

How does the theme of memory play a role in 'The Things They Carried'?

Back

Memory shapes the characters' experiences and their coping mechanisms.

Front

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

Back

It represents both the physical and emotional burdens the soldiers bear.

Front

Who is the author of 'The Things They Carried'?

Back

Tim O'Brien

Front

What role does Martha play in Jimmy Cross's life?

Back

She represents his unattainable dreams and distractions from the war.