1. The Soldier And The Stone
The Soldier and the Stone" War. ... The majority of the story centers on all the things carried by soldiers during everyday combat; the stone itself isn't emphasized as much. ... The stone became Jimmy's realization of his need to fulfill the obligations of his position. ... Irony ends the story of the stone. After Ted Lavender"s death, Jimmy felt "...this (guilt) was something he would have to carry like a stone in his stomach for the rest of the war" (1110). ...
- Word Count: 668
- Approx Pages: 3
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School