1. A Lovestruck Officer Becomes Dehumanized in Tim O'Brien's "T
Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried- tells the story of First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross and how his love for a woman and the death of one of his men ultimately lead to his dehumanization. ... Cross often wonders if Martha is a virgin. It is obvious that Cross has an obsession with Martha. ... Cross leads his men into the village of Than Khe. ... "As a first lieutenant and platoon leader, Jimmy Cross carried a compass, maps, code books, binoculars, and a .45-caliber pistol that weighed 2.9 pounds fully loaded. ...
- Word Count: 480
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School