The Things They Carried Khalil Mcghee Ansul Patel

Favorite Scene Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong Imagery Tongue necklace and pink sweater

motif Affect of Vietnam Moral struggle Metamorphosis The jungle How they cope Metamorphosis The jungle “She was wearing her culottes, her pink sweater, and a necklace of human tongues. She was dangerous. She was ready for the kill.” pg. 110 “Lieutenant Jimmy Cross reminded himself that his obligation was not to be loved but to lead.” pg. 25

theme During a war or crisis, it affects how people think or how they see themselves and thus, people change.

Our Understanding War can change you That in life there will always be things that will try to change you such as war, people, or even yourself to either change into something better or worse(Khalil) War is not for everyone and going to war will have negative consequences that stay with you forever