1. Things They Carried
Jimmy Cross is the designated leader. ... Jimmy Cross will not be able to forget about Martha, and that he is not an effective military leader. ... Cross carries are different than the rest of the men. ... "Lieutenant Cross carries two photographs of Martha" (O"Brien 420). ... The pictures and small gifts from Martha are all that Jimmy can think about, they distract him from his responsibility of protecting his men. ...
- Word Count: 440
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School