1. Things They Carried
One of the main characters Ted Lavender is killed (which is revealed near the end of the story) due to his Lieutenant Jimmy Cross" fantasizing about Martha a girl he loves who does not love him back. ... Cross" fascination with Martha and Ted Lavender's death. ... Lieutenant Jimmy Cross has a fascination (or obsession) with Martha and in each paragraph O"Brien reveals more about Martha and Lt. Cross "relationship." ... Cross and Martha. ...
- Word Count: 857
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School