Tuesday, May 16, 2017

The Things They Carry - How To Tell a True War Story


25 minute discussion prep

Do the following in a double-entry journal format:

1.) Find a passage where O'Brien says something about memory, truth, or writing. What were his truths   Which ones resonated with you and why? Did you disagree with any of them? Why?

2.) Find another passage (or two) related to the following:What, specifically, does he say about war stories? 
What evidence does he provide in this chapter to support what he says about "true war stories"?

3.) A third passage: Which parts of the chapter were most powerful for you? Choose one. Explain Why?

4.) Which parts might be underrated, might fly under the radar? Find one passage and explain why it caught your attention.

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