1. The Things They Carried
In one segment of the story, it reads, "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." ... An example of this writing is found when the main character thinks about the women he was after: "Jimmy Cross humped his love for Martha up the hills and through the swamps Lieutenant Cross remembered touching [her] left knee. ... Jimmy Cross tires to rid himself his intangible burdens by destroying the tangibles that represented his love for Martha. ...
- Word Count: 922
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School