The Things They Carried Flashcards
1
Q
quotes that highlight how the soldiers in The Things They Carried are dehumanized and objectified
A
- being reduced to body parts: ‘they were called legs and grunts.’ (2)
- being objectified for carrying things, like a caramel: ‘humped’ (2)
2
Q
what indicates that Jimmy Cross’s change in the end of The Things They Carried isn’t his true nature?
A
he makes a detailed plan of what to do in the future, but isn’t certain: repetition of ‘he would…’
–> he consciously makes decisions –> against his own true nature
3
Q
a quote that highlights how uninvolved Martha is in the war?
A
‘She never mentioned the war.’
4
Q
Quotes that emphasise how Jimmy’s love for Martha compensates his fear of reality
A
‘Quick collapse… buried alive… dense, crushing love’
