1. Research Paper - The Things They Carried
One of the characters that develops through the theme that the war is a physical and emotional burden is Jimmy Cross. ... "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. ... Martha's letters and photographs are used as a distraction for Jimmy, because Martha never talks about the war. ... At one point, Cross even says he is a kid at war, in love (O'Brien 643). ... All of these examples show that Jimmy Cross is carrying more than just the things listed, he is ...
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- Grade Level: High School