A vivid depiction of the brutality of the Vietnam War on the psyches of the American soldiers that fought in it. In The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien reveals the intangible burdens that the soldiers of the Vietnam War carried. In retrospect, Tim O'Brien discovers the causes of the demise of his fellow comrades in civilian life. By portraying scenes where soldiers explode a puppy and shoot a water buffalo calf to death without feeling a bit of remorse, Tim O'Brien demonstrates the plight of the American soldiers are they struggle to stay sane and find the will to fight on. This book was very intriguing because it addressed aspects of war that are usually looked over. When people think of war, they think of bullets, blood, and death; however the ability to perceive such brutality and stay sane is what tests a soldeir's tenacity and will.
Argument: Although physical capability keeps one's body intact in a war, one's adaptability and strength of mind is what keeps one sane and functioning properly.
Question: As a teenage student, do you carry any intangible burdens?
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i think we all do. take for exmaple these past and future few weeks: we have ap tests, SATs and STAR testing, not to mention getting ready to become seniors. its alot of pressure for us- Am i gonna past the APs? Whats my SAt score? is it too low?
but IMO that pales in comparison to any emotion or burden felt by soldiers. their goal is to defend their country, and some will die trying :D
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