Themes and Characters in War Stories

Themes and Characters in War Stories

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video explores the story 'Love' from 'The Things They Carried', focusing on Jimmy Kraus's visit to the narrator years after the Vietnam War. They reminisce about the past, and Jimmy reveals his enduring guilt over Ted Lavender's death and his unresolved feelings for Martha, who became a missionary. Despite his regrets, Jimmy respects Martha's boundaries. The narrator promises to portray Jimmy as a good man in his story. The video highlights themes of love, sacrifice, and leadership, showing how Jimmy balances his feelings for Martha with his duty to his men.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who visits the narrator years after the Vietnam War?

Jimmy Kraus

The narrator's friend

Martha

Ted Lavender

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jimmy Kraus show the narrator during his visit?

A letter from Martha

A map of Vietnam

A framed photo of Martha

A medal from the war

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jimmy Kraus regret not doing with Martha?

Carrying her to his room

Taking her to a dance

Writing her a letter

Introducing her to his family

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Martha become after the war?

A writer

A missionary

A nurse

A teacher

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jimmy Kraus feel when he sees Martha at the reunion?

Indifference

Anger

Love

Confusion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion does Jimmy Kraus still feel about Ted Lavender's death?

Indifference

Joy

Guilt

Pride

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Jimmy Kraus play in his platoon?

Lieutenant

Cook

Medic

Scout

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