1. The Soldier And The Stone
Jimmy Cross is the central character in this third-person narrative recollection of the Vietnam War. ... Another image was Jimmy being separated from Martha, like the sea is to the land. ... Possibly Martha somehow knows that all Jimmy does is think about her. ... Jimmy also felt guilty over the death of his friend Ted Lavender. ... Near the end of the story, we read, "(Jimmy) would dispose of his good-luck pebble. ...
- Word Count: 668
- Approx Pages: 3
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School